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Last Stand at Khe Sanh

The US Marines’ Finest Hour in Vietnam

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The vivid, fast-paced account of the siege of Khe Sanh told through the eyes of the men who lived it.

For seventy-seven days in 1968, amid fears that America faced its own disastrous Dien Bien Phu, six thousand US Marines held off thirty thousand North Vietnamese Army regulars at the remote mountain stronghold called Khe Sanh. It was the biggest battle of the Vietnam War, with sharp ground engagements, devastating artillery duels, and massive US air strikes. After several weeks of heroic defense, the besieged Americans struck back in a series of bold assaults, and the North Vietnamese withdrew with heavy losses.

Last Stand at Khe Sanh is the vivid, fast-paced account of the dramatic confrontation as experienced by the men who were there: Marine riflemen and grenadiers, artillery and air observers, platoon leaders and company commanders, Navy corpsmen and helicopter pilots, and a plucky band of US Army Special Forces. Based on extensive archival research and more than one hundred interviews with participants, Last Stand at Khe Sanh captures the courage and camaraderie of the defenders and delivers the fullest account yet of this epic battle.

©2014 Gregg Jones (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc. 20th Century Americas Asia Military Modern Southeast Asia United States Vietnam War War US Army Marine Corps Military Vietnam
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Well researched, well written and well read. Listening to Last Stand at Khe Sanh was an enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

Excellent Story

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Very good narrative introducing the war all the the way down from decisions of politicans to the effects of policies for the infantryman on the field. I've enjoyed listening to this more than watching any war movie since saving private Ryan.

Recommended

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Brave men holding a camp under siege. Experiencing artillery and mortar attacks, risky transport in and out and other types of deprivation.

Brothers, ( dead and alive ) in arms.

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on my 4 listen. Well written , in depth and detailed . Well narrated. I have learned a lot .

Superb !!

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If you know anything about this war you will appreciate the details in this acc.

Very detailed acc highly recommended

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