Stanton, Doug
The Odyssey of Echo Company
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476761947
- author:
- Stanton, Doug
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Scribner Book Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 21.08 x 13.97 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Odyssey of Echo Company: The 1968 Tet Offensive and the Epic Battle to Survive the Vietnam War by Doug Stanton In January 1968, the North Vietnamese Army launched a massive attack on thirty-six cities in South Vietnam, hoping to drive out American forces. Amidst this chaos, a young American soldier named Stanley Parker and his platoon in the 101st Airborne Division found themselves fighting for survival. Their experiences in the extreme physical and mental stresses of combat, including ambushes, machine-gun battles, and rescues of wounded comrades, forged an unbreakable bond among the platoon. As the war became their fight for survival, the men in the platoon struggled to adjust to life back home. Many fell silent, unable to share the stories of their experiences with a country that didn't understand. It wasn't until now, with the publication of this book, that their stories can be told. This powerful account offers a unique perspective on the Vietnam War, one that goes beyond the battle stories to explore the human cost of conflict and the lasting impact on those who served.
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