"This book shows the tragedy and heroism of war through first-hand accounts of soldiers of the Big Red One who were plunged into combat when winning or losing was about can-do professionalism self-sacrifice and courage. Company C was surrounded and outgunned yet fought valiantly through a long day an d nigh without hope of reinforcements or rescue. Company C was functionally wiped out during their bloody stand, suffering 80% casualties. In his memoirs General William Westmoreland called the destruction of C Company a ...
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"This book shows the tragedy and heroism of war through first-hand accounts of soldiers of the Big Red One who were plunged into combat when winning or losing was about can-do professionalism self-sacrifice and courage. Company C was surrounded and outgunned yet fought valiantly through a long day an d nigh without hope of reinforcements or rescue. Company C was functionally wiped out during their bloody stand, suffering 80% casualties. In his memoirs General William Westmoreland called the destruction of C Company a "serious blow"; The First Infantry Division Commander, General DePuy, admitted that the battle had been a mistake; the survivors of Charlie Company simploy called it Hell."--Cover, page 4.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 246 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 246 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.