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"The Siege of Khe Sanh 1967-68" (Paperback)
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"The Siege of Khe Sanh 1967-68" (Paperback)
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Military History of the most famous battle of the Vietnam War
1962-1975. Story of the United States Marine Corps and its heroic
South Vietnamese allies, the ARVN, at the Marine Base at KHE SANH
in the I Corps Operational Zone Quang Tri Province] before, during
and after the TET Offensive of 1967-68 launched by the Viet Cong
and the North Vietnamese Army under General Vo Nguyen Giap and Ho
Chi Minh. Recounts the sacrifice and heroism of the United States
Marine Corps, specifically the 77 day siege of the base and air
strip at Khe Sanh, the attack on the US Special Forces Camp at Lang
Vei, the initial defence during Operation Scotland I, the air
offensive Operation NIAGARA, the ground offensive Operation PEGASUS
and the relief of Khe Sanh by the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile),
5th and 9th Marine Regiments and the final counter offensive by the
26th Marine Regiment and the heroism of the 9th Marines. A
testament to the superlative professionalism and unflinching
dedication and sacrifice of the United States Air Force, the United
States Marine Corps and United States Army. The story focuses on
the roles of Colonel David E. Lownds 26th Marine Regiment
Commander], General Rathvon C. Tompkins, Lieutenant General Cushman
III MAF] and COMUSMACV Commander General William Westmoreland. The
entire Siege of Khe Sanh from 21st January 1968 to 6th April 1968
is dealt with in great detail as well as the progress of the
engagement with PAVN forces. The battles around Hills 881 North
& South, Hills 861 and 861A, Hills 558 and Hill 64 and the
Battle of Lang Vei Special Forces Camp is described exactly as it
happened. The Military sequence of events is described in 337,000
words in the book. Also includes the story of Sergeant David C.
Dolby recipient of the Medal of Honour for his actions in the
Vietnam War and his 2nd Tour of Vietnam in the 1st Battalion, 101st
Airborne Division from 1967 to 1968.
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