Longhorn92 Posted September 26, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 26, 2011 FANK--A History of the Cambodian Armed Forces 1970-1975, By Ken Conboy, Equinox Publishing, is a new book which focuses solely on the history of FANK in the late stages of the Vietnam War. I have yet to finish it, but it appears well edited thus far and it's easy to read, mostly containing lists of units with brief descriptions. A bonus is the large amount of insignia, in color, as used by each branch of FANK. I was hoping for more UITG/FTC info but there are only a few brief sentences scattered throughout the book mentioning UITG/FTC. It's good info, however. It's paperback but large format and although the author himself calls the work "very dry," anyone interested in this aspect of the war should consider buying it, if only for a good reference source on this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted October 6, 2011 Share #2 Posted October 6, 2011 So there is no or little information on U.S. Advisors/Trainers/MEDTC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn92 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted October 6, 2011 So there is no or little information on U.S. Advisors/Trainers/MEDTC? There is some good info on UITG/FTC/MEDTC but not as much as I'd hoped for. It's pretty sparse but what's there is good. I'd still recommend it. I think it's a great reference book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 17, 2011 Share #4 Posted October 17, 2011 any pictures ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted October 17, 2011 Share #5 Posted October 17, 2011 Link to the book: http://www.randomhouse.com/book/30512/the-...-kenneth-conboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted October 17, 2011 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2011 Link to the book: http://www.randomhouse.com/book/30512/the-...-kenneth-conboy This book has a different cover from the one that started this thread. Same author though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted October 17, 2011 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2011 This book has a different cover from the one that started this thread. Same author though! I wonder if its the same? Or, did I get it wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriegsmodell Posted October 17, 2011 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2011 I wonder if its the same? Or, did I get it wrong... Different book although still a good one to have for the reference library. FANK--A History of the Cambodian Armed Forces 1970-1975 is the book that started the thread. Photograph of the cover attached below. It is a large oversized paperback. Amazon has it for $65 which is where I purchased mine. I think it is worth every penny. And to answer an earlier question, yes it contains, many, many photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted October 17, 2011 Share #9 Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks, I'll make that correction. I'm passing it along to others interested in such matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOKIEMAN Posted October 17, 2011 Share #10 Posted October 17, 2011 Does the book address the Khmer / Cambodian Air force at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn92 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted October 17, 2011 any pictures ? Yes sir. Pics of troops and insignia. Does the book address the Khmer / Cambodian Air force at all? Yes, lots of good unit info and insignia in a chapter about the AF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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