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5.0 out of 5 stars Impossible to put down..., July 6 2004

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James F. Anderson III (Hudson, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam (Hardcover)

This book, about one of the first battles of the Vietnam War using large-scale deployment of US forces, is impossible to put down. The book expertly details the battle for the Ia Drang Valley which took place in the fall of 1965. It is absolutely astonishing to consider the struggle that took place there and the extreme difficulties placed upon our troops. Truly, the men who fought there are heroes, and their story deserved to be remembered and told. While the movie made about the book was quite good, and accurrate with regards to the book, the book gives much more detail and is highly readable. Highly recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Wonderful, Jun 9 2004

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Kellen (Oregon State University) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Were Soldiers Once... and Young: Ia Drang--The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam (Mass Market Paperback)

Simply put, it was one of the most amazing, most moving books I have ever read in my entire life. It helps that the two writers were actually there at the battle and so provide a first hand account of the battle. The movie, with Mel Gibson, is also recommended. I watched the movie and then read the book. I didnt regret the decision to read it one bit. I just cant say how moving it was...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Overlooked Valor, April 17 2004

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Gordon Cucullu (St. Augustine, Florida, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam (Hardcover)

American soldiers in Vietnam were similar to American soldiers in wars prior and since. They fought with dedication, loyalty and skill. They were motivated, well led and informed. They knew for what they were fighting and why and recognized the importance of their contribution and sacrifice. Yet the popular mythology is very different.
General Moore and correspondent Galloway have made an invaluable contribution to the truth by publishing this most unusual joint memoir - how often do soldiers and journalists team up? Together they have produced one of the classic battle books of all times. Though written in a self-deprecating manner it is impossible to read this excellent book and not be completely in awe of the leadership abilities and dedication of then Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore.
Moore took his new battalion - then an experimental airmobile unit - into what turned out to be an incredibly one-sided battle against seasoned, tough North Vietnamese regular forces. The Americans won that battle due in part to their supporting air and artillery but mostly on the shoulders of the soldiers and their leaders, from Colonel Moore all the way down to the squad and fire teams.
We Were Soldiers goes a long way to restoring the rightful pride that Americans ought to feel about our soldiers in Vietnam. This is a book that belongs on every American's shelf and is one that you will want to go back to and contemplate from time to time. It is an absolute must read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Work
I own 20-30 books written about the Veitnam War. This is without a doubt one of best I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Read more

Published on Mar 18 2004 by Ken Laine

2.0 out of 5 stars Dry Yet Accurate
Well I have to say this book definately was an accurate account
of what occured in Vietnam. The brutality and anguish the soldiers went through was accurately told but was... Read more

Published on Mar 17 2004 by Big Q