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Each year, the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps selects one book that he believes is both relevant and timeless for reading by all Marines. The Commandant's choice for 1993 was We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young . 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 a half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-Ray and Albany constituted one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War. 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 Joseph Galloway, the only journalist on the ground throughout the fighting, have interviewed hundreds of men who fought there, including the North Vietnamese commanders. 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.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House
ISBN-100679411585
ISBN-139780679411581
eBay Product ID (ePID)1378400
Product Key Features
Book TitleWe Were Soldiers Once... and Young : IA Drang-The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicModern / 20th Century, Military / Vietnam War, Military
Publication Year1992
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorHarold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight27.9 Oz, 25.6 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"A GUT-WRENCHING ACCOUNT OF WHAT WAR IS REALLY ALL ABOUT, which should be 'must' reading for all Americans, especially those who have been led to believe that war is some kind of Nintendo game." GENERAL H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF "Hal Moore and Joe Galloway have captured the terror and exhilaration, the comradeship and self-sacrifice, the brutality and compassion that are the dark heart of war." NEIL SHEEHAN, author of A Bright Shining Lie "A powerful and epic story . . . This is the best account of infantry combat I have ever read, and the most significant book to come out of the Vietnam War." COLONEL DAVID HACKWORTH, author of the bestseller About Face From the Trade Paperback edition., "A GUT-WRENCHING ACCOUNT OF WHAT WAR IS REALLY ALL ABOUT, which should be 'must' reading for all Americans, especially those who have been led to believe that war is some kind of Nintendo game." GENERAL H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF "Hal Moore and Joe Galloway have captured the terror and exhilaration, the comradeship and self-sacrifice, the brutality and compassion that are the dark heart of war." NEIL SHEEHAN, author ofA Bright Shining Lie "A powerful and epic story . . . This is the best account of infantry combat I have ever read, and the most significant book to come out of the Vietnam War." COLONEL DAVID HACKWORTH, author of the bestsellerAbout Face From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dewey Edition22
Lccn92-053642
Age LevelTrade
Dewey Decimal959.7/043373
Lc Classification NumberDs557.8.I18m66 1992
Copyright Date1992
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- 05. Jun. 2024
I read this book years ago when it first came out then lost track of my copy. I wanted to “revisit” some of what was described without having to purch
I read this book years ago when it first came out then lost track of my copy. I wanted to “revisit” some of what was described without having to purchase a brand new one. This book is perfect. Excellent condition, hey, maybe it’s my old one, the price was right and I’m looking forward to reading againBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 17. Mai. 2016
We Were Soliders Once And Young
Amazing book depicts the dedication,sacrifice and struggle our men in uniform are ask to endure for their country and how bravely they carry out their responsibilities. God Bless the 1st Cav and all the men in uniform who serve their country.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 29. Dez. 2023
great story and historically accurate.
It is very well written a probably the best account of the Vietnam war.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 08. Aug. 2018
Great History!!
The best and most compelling book on Vietnam Nam. Hal Moore and his once and young.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 05. Mai. 2021
Great read
Gain a first hand account of a Soldier's reality from that time in the Vietnam WarBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 06. Nov. 2019
Young men fighting a battle for their lives
It’s a rare chronicle of events written from a first hand perspective.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 22. Jul. 2020
Important book
Explains the sacrifices made in Vietnam and at home.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 10. Jan. 2025
Great book! Glad they named it Fort Moo...
Great book! Glad they named it Fort Moore!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 02. Nov. 2021
Would recomend this to everyone who wants a great value Thanks
great condition like newBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Jun. 2019
Good book for the value.
The book is brand new.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
