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We Were Soldiers Once... And Young : Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed The War In Vietnam By Joseph, Moore, Ha Galloway
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"This book is an excellent resource for those interested in the Vietnam War, providing an in-depth look at the first major battle of the war. It is written by two men who were at the battle, General Harold Moore and journalist Richard Galloway, and is accompanied by interviews with the main Vietnamese commanders. It is a gripping read with a realistic edge, and is complemented by the film ""We Were Soldiers"", which captures the same events."
In November 1965, some 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley. They were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. …
In November 1965, some 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley. They were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at landing zones X-Ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War. The Americans faced what seemed to be certain destruction. How these men persevered - sacrificed themselves for their comrades and never gave up - makes a vivid portrait of war at its most inspiring and devastating. General Moore and Joe Galloway, the only journalist on the ground throughout the fighting, have interviewed hundreds of men who fought there, including the North Vietnamese commanders. The result is a story of unparalleled human interest. We Were Soldiers Once... and Young also brings the war back home with unforgettable stories of those who lost family members to combat. This devastating account rises above the specific ordeal it chronicles to present a picture of men facing the ultimate challenge, dealing with it in ways they would have found unimaginable only a few hours earlier. It reveals to us, as rarely before, man's most heroic and horrendous endeavor.
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"This book is an excellent resource for those interested in the Vietnam War, providing an in-depth look at the first major battle of the war. It is written by two men who were at the battle, General Harold Moore and journalist Richard Galloway, and is accompanied by interviews with the main Vietnamese commanders. It is a gripping read with a realistic edge, and is complemented by the film ""We Were Soldiers"", which captures the same events."
Pros
- Vivid and engaging storytelling
- Well-researched and detailed
- Provides insight into Vietnam's war effort
- Provides historical context
- Provides insight into North Vietnamese tactics
Cons
- Some inconsistencies in narrative
- Some confusion in chronology
- Some omissions in information
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In November 1965, some 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley. They were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at landing zones X-Ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War. The Americans faced what seemed to be certain destruction. How these men persevered - sacrificed themselves for their comrades and never gave up - makes a vivid portrait of war at its most inspiring and devastating. General Moore and Joe Galloway, the only journalist on the ground throughout the fighting, have interviewed hundreds of men who fought there, including the North Vietnamese commanders. The result is a story of unparalleled human interest. We Were Soldiers Once... and Young also brings the war back home with unforgettable stories of those who lost family members to combat. This devastating account rises above the specific ordeal it chronicles to present a picture of men facing the ultimate challenge, dealing with it in ways they would have found unimaginable only a few hours earlier. It reveals to us, as rarely before, man's most heroic and horrendous endeavor.