Remembering Firebase Ripcord

Author : Christopher J. Brady
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1478761784

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Remembering Firebase Ripcord by Christopher J. Brady Pdf

The 101st Airborne Division battled to survive a fierce enemy, Vietnamization and a media blackout. . . From March 12 to July 23, 1970, the 101st Airborne Division battled to hold a mountaintop firebase just west of the A Shau Valley in a time when Richard Nixon's Vietnamization was pulling troops from Vietnam. The four-and-a-half month battle claimed over a hundred American lives and featured one of the Army's largest air evacuations in history. Accessible only by helicopter, Firebase Ripcord and the surrounding triple-canopy jungle was rife with well-trained, well-equipped soldiers from the North Vietnamese Army. Sent out to find the enemy, firefights mounted until a siege of the firebase erupted and ran throughout July. Casualties escalated and a decision had to be made. Veterans of Ripcord have lived in the shadows for decades. Remembering Firebase Ripcord features the recollections of some 200 veterans of the battle. Thanks to a media blackout that stemmed from the carnage the 101st suffered just months prior at Dong Ap Bia (Hamburger Hill), many of these stories lived only in the hearts and minds of those who were there. To this day, Ripcord veterans meet by the hundreds annually. They share a unique bond that could only have been formed in the heat of fierce combat half a world away from home during a time that much of America had turned its back on the soldiers still charged with fighting a fierce enemy. Fueled by a desire to clear misconceptions and the wide array of misreporting that arose during the Vietnam era, Brady delved headlong into research associated with Remembering Firebase Ripcord in 2013.

Author : Christopher J. Brady
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781532021329

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We Answered the Call by Christopher J. Brady Pdf

Scottie Berrand was not unlike many young American men in the late 1960s and early 70s. He enjoyed cars and respected his elders, especially the men in his family who had answered the call of duty in wars dating back to the Civil and Revolutionary Wars. So when Berrand enlisted and went to Vietnam, he felt as if he were doing exactly what those who came before him did answering the call of his country. Vietnam was a different war though. Combat was horrific, confusing, and near nonstop for the young men on the ground in Southeast Asia. Upon returning home from a traumatic tour, Scottie struggled with the reception he and other Vietnam veterans received as well as adjustment back into civilian life. Through the love of a woman and the reconnection with a brother, a fellow combat veteran, he was able to put the war behind him and move on. We Answered the Call is a must read for those wanting to better understand the life of a combat veteran in Vietnam and the struggles these men endured during the war and in the decades since the war.

Author : Braxton DeGarmo
Publisher : Christen Haus Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781943509034

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Rescued and Remembered by Braxton DeGarmo Pdf

Fished from the river, nearly dead, it's been three hard months ... Jusef has no memory. He needs assistance to feed himself. His benefactor lives in fear in the remote river cabin. She has a price on her head. For Amy Gibbs, RN, it's been three months of torture-- from PTSD. Thanks to the monster who twice attacked and nearly killed her . . . and killed her boyfriend. His body was never recovered. But now, an Army veteran recently returned from Afghanistan has enticed her with his charm and confidence. Is he who he says he is? In a series of twists and turns, the four become embroiled in the battle against human trafficking. Their target is powerful, well-armed, widespread . . . and rich enough to bribe politicians, policemen, and judges. They have vowed to fight. They will need all their courage and determination . . . guardian angels, and a miracle. Escape the ordinary as you follow the lives of our heroes. Download Rescued and Remembered now, but be warned: it might change how you see life.

Author : Keith Nolan
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307416551

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Ripcord by Keith Nolan Pdf

On April 10, 1970, Hill 927 was occupied by troopers of the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division. By July, the activities of the artillery and infantry of Ripcord had caught the attention of the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) and a long and deadly siege ensued. Ripcord was the Screaming Eagles’ last chance to do significant damage to the NVA in the A Shau Valley before the division was withdrawn from Vietnam and returned to the United States. At Ripcord, the enemy counterattacked with ferocity, using mortar and antiaircraft fire to inflict heavy causalities on the units operating there. The battle lasted four and a half months and exemplified the ultimate frustration of the Vietnam War: the inability of the American military to bring to bear its enormous resources to win on the battlefield. In the end, the 101st evacuated Ripcord, leaving the NVA in control of the battlefield. Contrary to the mantra “We won every battle but lost the war,” the United States was defeated at Ripcord. Now, at last, the full story of this terrible battle can be told.

Author : John M. Del Vecchio
Publisher : Warriors Publishing Group
Page : 1879 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6610000221684

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The Vietnam War Trilogy by John M. Del Vecchio Pdf

Three classic novels by John M. Del Vecchio about Vietnam, Cambodia, and the aftermath of war. A classic combat novel and National Book Award finalist, The 13th Valley follows the terrifying Vietnam combat experiences of James Chelini, a telephone-systems installer who finds himself an infantryman in the North Vietnamese Army–infested mountains of the I Corps Tactical Zone. Spiraling deeper and deeper into a world of conflict and darkness, this harrowing account plunges Chelini into jungle warfare and traces his evolution from semi-pacifist to all-out, combat-crazed soldier. The seminal novel on the Vietnam experience, The 13th Valley is a classic that illuminates the war in Southeast Asia like no other book. Some reviewers have called For the Sake of All Living Things the most terrifying book they have ever read. This saga follows a rural Cambodian family—father Chhoun; his beautiful daughter, Vathana; and his young son, Samnang, who becomes the Khmer Rouge yothea Met Nang—from the mid-sixties through the escalation of the civil war, into the horrors of the holocaust, and finally to the country’s quest for rebirth. Documenting their story is American Special Forces Captain John Sullivan who served with the Military Equipment Delivery Team, and who has fallen in love with Vathana. Carry Me Home brings the troops back to America—a nation confused and divided by the wars in Southeast Asia. In this poignant epic, Del Vecchio transports a group of soldiers to their final battlefield: the home front. High Meadow Farm, in the fertile hill country of central Pennsylvania, becomes their salvation. In Vietnam they had been brothers in arms. Now, in the face of personal tragedy and bureaucratic deception, they create an even deeper allegiance—one of the spirit and of the land. This is the remarkable story of the veterans’ struggle to find one another and themselves. In its scope, breadth, and brilliance, Carry Me Home is much more than a novel about Vietnam vets; it is a testament to history and hope, to hometowns and homecomings, to love and loss, and to faith and family. It is an inspiring and unforgettable novel about America itself.

Author : John M. Del Vecchio
Publisher : Warriors Publishing Group via PublishDrive
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6610000198580

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The 13th Valley by John M. Del Vecchio Pdf

A work that has served as a literary cornerstone for the Vietnam generation, The 13th Valley follows the strange and terrifying Vietnam combat experiences of James Chelini, a telephone-systems installer who finds himself an infantryman in territory controlled by the North Vietnamese Army. Spiraling deeper and deeper into a world of conflict and darkness, this harrowing account of Chelini's plunge and immersion into jungle warfare traces his evolution from a semipacifist to an all-out warmonger. The seminal novel on the Vietnam experience, The 13th Valley is a classic that illuminates the war in Southeast Asia like no other book.

Author : William Henderson
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781640031746

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Walking in the Shadow of Death; The Story of a Vietnam Infantry Soldier by William Henderson Pdf

This is a story of a Vietnam Infantry Soldier who along with his second platoon survived the mountainous jungles of South Vietnam against a determined enemy. My prayers, which always gives me comfort in the most difficult moments of my life,are the Our Father, the Apostle's Creed and Psalm 23, "though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1982-10
Category : Antiaircraft artillery
ISBN : UFL:31262095352513

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ADA. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Air defenses
ISBN : UVA:X001816039

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Air Defense Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Air defenses
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU14226839

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Air Defense Artillery by Anonim Pdf

Author : Todd Anton,Bill Nowlin
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781600788451

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When Football Went to War by Todd Anton,Bill Nowlin Pdf

More than any other sport, professional football contributed fighting men to the battles of World War II, and the 22 or so players or former players that lost their lives are among the riveting stories told in this tribute to football's war heroes that spans many decades and military conflicts. The National Football League counts three Congressional Medal of Honor recipients among its honors, along with numerous Silver Stars, Distinguished Flying Crosses, and Purple Hearts. When Football Went to War offers a ground-breaking look at football—college and professional football alike—and many of the wartime heroes who came off the field of play to fight for their country. Detailed biographies of those who gave their lives are supplemented by many other stories of wartime heroism, from World War I through to Pat Tillman's tragic death in the Global War on Terrorism. Football has become the most popular sport in America and this heartfelt book honors the many sacrifices of NFL athletes over the years in service of their country.

Author : William Albracht,Marvin Wolf
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780698144262

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Abandoned in Hell by William Albracht,Marvin Wolf Pdf

An astonishing memoir of military courage at a remote outpost during the Vietnam War “A riveting, dead-true account in the tradition of Black Hawk Down and We Were Soldiers Once...and Young.”—Steven Pressfield, national bestselling author of The Lion’s Gate In October 1969, William Albracht, the youngest Green Beret captain in Vietnam, took command of a remote hilltop outpost called Firebase Kate held by only 27 American soldiers and 156 Montagnard militiamen. At dawn the next morning, three North Vietnamese Army regiments—some six thousand men—crossed the Cambodian border and attacked. Outnumbered three dozen to one, Albracht’s men held off the assault but, after five days, Kate’s defenders were out of ammo and water. Refusing to die or surrender, Albracht led his troops off the hill and on a daring night march through enemy lines. Abandoned in Hell is an astonishing memoir of leadership, sacrifice, and brutal violence, a riveting journey into Vietnam’s heart of darkness, and a compelling reminder of the transformational power of individual heroism. Not since Lone Survivor and We Were Soldiers Once...and Young has there been such a gripping and authentic account of battlefield courage. INCLUDES PHOTOS

Author : John A. Nesser
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : History
ISBN : 078648134X

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The Ghosts of Thua Thien by John A. Nesser Pdf

Drafted in October 1968, John A. Nesser left behind his wife and young son to fight in the controversial Vietnam War. Like many in his generation, he was deeply at odds with himself over the U.S. involvement in Vietnam, instilled with a strong sense of duty to his country but uncertain about its mission and his role in it. Nesser was deployed to the Ashau Valley, site of some of the war’s heaviest fighting, and served eight months as an infantry rifleman before transferring to become a door gunner for a Chinook helicopter. In this stirring memoir, he recalls in detail the exhausting missions in the mountainous jungle, the terror of walking into an ambush, the dull-edged anxiety that filled quiet days, and the steady fear of being shot out of the sky. The accounts are richly illustrated with Nesser’s own photographs of the military firebases and aircraft, the landscapes, and the people he encountered.

Author : Keith Nolan
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307802057

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Death Valley by Keith Nolan Pdf

From a dedicated chronicler of the Vietnam War comes a vivid, insightful, grunt-level campaign history set against the backdrop of the troop withdrawal and the upheavals in American society. “The sounds and smells of the battlefield almost leap out from the printed page.”—Maj. Gen. John W. Barnes, U.S. Army (Ret.), New York City Tribune “Author of the well received Battle for Hue and Into Laos, [Keith William] Nolan once again captures the stark reality of combat in Vietnam. He tells the story of the 7th Marine Regiment and the 196th Brigade of the Army’s ‘Americal’ Division as they engaged the 2d Division of the North Vietnamese Army in the mountains and valleys southwest of Da Nang. This was the first major engagement after the announcement of the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, and it occurred at a time when problems with drug abuse, race relations, and shifting morality were endemic in American society and the nation’s military. Nolan’s account not only takes in the combat operations, but also reflects some of these larger issues of the war.”—USNI Proceedings

Author : Keith W. Nolan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 0671002546

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Sappers in the Wire by Keith W. Nolan Pdf

An account of the costly 1971 surprise attack on Firebase Mary Ann draws on declassified documents and interviews with more than fifty veterans of the 1st Battalion of the 46th Infantry. Reprint.