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The Raid
The Raid
Author: Benjamin F. Schemmer
One dark November morning in 1970, an elite, helicopter-borne force of American raiders landed inside and outside the walls of Son Tay prison, only 23 miles from Hanoi. Its mission was to rescue 61 American prisioners of war who were believed to be held captive under brutal and primitive conditions. Minutes later, after a fierce fire fight, th...  more »
ISBN: 298711
Publication Date: 1976
Pages: 276
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Publisher: Harper & Row
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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From New York Times Book Review: "An engrossing, detailed, and often hilarious autopsy of a classic military snafu."

Christian Science Monitor: "Jam-packed with dashing heroics, intrigue, and adventure."
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I found it to be an interesting behind the scenes story of of the Son Tay prison rescue mission. It shows how even important intel and a worthwhile mission can take months and months to bubble up through the military and political morass.


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