Charles Melson joined the Marines in 1967. Among other conflicts, his service included the war in Vietnam. From 1986, he was a writer with the Marine Corps Historical Centre and a working member of the Marine Corps Uniform Board. His work for Osprey includes Elite 43: Vietnam Marines 1865-73 and Warroir 23: US Marine in Vietnam 1965-73. Paul Hannon is based in London and is a highly experienced military artist who has produced artwork for several Osprey volumes, including Men-at-Arms 169: Resistance Warfare 1940-45 and Elite 57: The Royal Marines 1939-93.