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We Were Soldiers Once... and Young : Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam by Joseph L. Galloway and Harold G. Moore (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060975768
ISBN-139780060975760
eBay Product ID (ePID)22285
Product Key Features
Book TitleWe Were Soldiers Once... and Young : IA Drang-The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicMilitary / Vietnam War, General
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorJoseph L. Galloway, Harold G. Moore
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN93-015836
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal959.7/043373
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisEach 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 is 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., 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 is 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.
LC Classification NumberDS557.8.I18M663 1993
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- Mar 07, 2017
We Were Soldiers Once; and Young –
An excellent book; well written. I had no idea about the Yellow Cab notifications early in the war (conflict) or the Death Certificate issues at that time that were not resolved for some years. I was in Pleiiku 5 years later during the Agent Orange era. I love my country, but it’s government is capable of anything.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 08, 2019
General Moore's book "We Were Soldiers Once, and Young
General Moore gives a much more accurate picture of the Viet Nam War than we usually see. There is a lot worth reading in the book, but I wish he did not use profanity. If someone said, "Hand me that...rifle, he did not have to spell it out. He could have use..., or he could have used the word (bleep). There is no need to spell out obscenities.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 21, 2017
Very good read!
I purchased this book for my husband. He considers the Viet Nam war "his war." He normally reads pretty slowly, but he is devouring this book. We would recommend it. :)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 15, 2021
MY DAD LOVES IT
My dad is a Vietnam veteran who loves the movie We Were Soldiers and this took his love for that story to a whole new levelVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 31, 2021
Great book
Classic account of the battle within the mind of a combatant. You feel the surge of fear as the enemy you thought you knew shows itself to be …otherwise.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 29, 2023
We were soldiers once and young.
One of greatest stories of war and personal involvements ever written!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 29, 2020
Thorough!
Just started, but, it appears that the book is very thorough. It will keep your attention. Recommended Read !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 14, 2025
Real war history
Excellent book about the VietNam war. Full of details.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 28, 2020
we were soldiers and young
Greatest book ever written about the Vietnam warVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 16, 2018
Rights and Responsibility
If you are an American, It is your right and responsibility to read this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
