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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101250387655
ISBN-139781250387653
eBay Product ID (ePID)9070925711
Product Key Features
Book TitleEvery Weapon I Had : a Vietnam Vet's Long Road to the Medal of Honor
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / Special Forces, Military / Vietnam War, Asia / General, Military
Publication Year2025
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorParis Davis
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight11.3 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2025-005139
Reviews"A compelling narrative of resilience, sacrifice, and leadership during the Vietnam War, blending vivid storytelling with historical depth in a military history account that could also fit into memoir collections...Davis offers his perspective as a Black Special Forces officer, shedding light on racial dynamics within the military during a tumultuous era. In evocative prose, he captures both the intensity of combat and his quiet moments of reflection, balancing personal anecdotes with broader historical context and making the experience engaging for readers with varying levels of familiarity with military history and the Vietnam War." -- Library Journal (starred)
SynopsisThe story of a Green Beret commander's heroism during the Vietnam War, and the long fight to recognize his bravery. When Col. Paris Davis was selected to lead one of the Green Beret A-teams organizing resistance to Communist incursions into South Vietnam, his commanding officer warned him that some of his soldiers would resent his authority. This was no surprise; there were only a handful of Black officers in the Special Forces. Davis quickly won the respect of his soldiers, and would soon fight beside him as bullets snapped past and mortars exploded overhead. On June 18th, Davis led a group of inexperienced locals and Special Forces soldiers in an attack on a Viet Cong base in Bong Son. They were met by a superior enemy force, and Davis led the charge in a grueling firefight. He was seriously wounded, but he disobeyed a direct order to retreat until he dragged three injured Green Berets off the battlefield to safety. Every Weapon I Had is an inspiring tale of valor and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of major escalations in both the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights movement. It is also a story of deferred honor and delayed recognition; Davis earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his actions, but his nomination for the Congressional Medal of Honor was repeatedly "lost." No official reason has ever been given for this oversight, but those who fought to correct it believe that it was motivated by racial prejudice. Davis was finally awarded the Medal in 2023, 58 years after the battle.
LC Classification NumberDS557.8.B53.D38 2025
