Paul W. Miraldi

Due out soon, July 1st 2011 from Schiffer Pub LTD. The 1st book in a series of 8 volumes called "DE OPPRE LIBRE" Vol I OPERATION HOTFOOT WHITESTAR LAOS 1959-1962. The book will be listed between 79.99 to 89.99 dollars, and contain over 950 photos both color and B&W included are 300+ original era photos from vets. The book will contain around 65-70 different recreation figures, showing uniforms and equipment based on real photos. The author has searched the archives, as well as other collectors and vets and put together this, which is the 1st in a series of 8 volumes on Special Forces that the author has been working on for 25 years, the 2nd book will be Vietnam 1960-63, the third will be 1964, forth 1965 and so on... The author has learned from past mistakes, and has made these books easier to access along with a large section on headgear, insignia, personal items, "Americana" maps, location of teams, Lima Sites and more. Everything the collector, model builder, artist, reenactor could possibly wanna know about Laos, USSF, camo, uniforms and headgear is here!! 1st time ever, no other book has as many original photos of Special Forces in Laos!