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One Very Hot Day
One Very Hot Day
Author: David Halberstam
"A graphic true-ringing glimpse of a messy guerilla war" — Already a classic war novel, the shattering story of three men and the battle nobody wanted — It was one very hot day. Three men would face themselves, each other, and a common enemy. Capt. Beaupre had seen his best days as soldier and as a man; his junior officer, Lt. Anderson tried to un...  more »
ISBN: 461066
Publication Date: 2/1969
Pages: 192
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Publisher: Avon Books
Book Type: Paperback
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A fascinating look at one day during the United States' early involvement in Vietnam. Offers a peek into the minds and hearts of both the American advisors and the Vietnamese officers. Gives insight into the frequent monotony of this jungle war, the confusing mental battle of what we were really fighting for, and the sheer terror of the ever-present chance of ambush around the next bend in the path. Excellent and insightful fiction.
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A thought provoking story of the early US military advisers in Vietnam.
How they relate to each other based on background, training, age, rank etc. How they interact and deal with their Vietnamese counterparts and what the restrictions are that they must work with. All these factors come into play when they go out on patrol and are faced with the dangers in the villages and the communication duplicitous orders from the Vietnamese military commanders. The cultural differences alone are enough to put a disastrous finish on any mission.


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