Jr, MR Lynne M. Black
Whisky Tango Foxtrot
- ISBN 13:
- 9781463797799
- author:
- Jr, MR Lynne M. Black
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 378
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.2 x 21.6 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Whisky Tango Foxtrot is a gripping account of one man's experiences as a member of a highly secretive US military unit during the Second Indochina War. Lynne Black's detailed recollections of a debriefing session with Colonel Steve Cavanaugh provide a unique insight into the mind-set and motivations of these young men, who were sent to their deaths on numerous occasions. The book delves into the world of Special Operations, where the stakes were high and the odds were against the team. Black's narrative is both intense and personal, revealing the psychological and emotional toll of these missions. The author's own motivation for returning to Vietnam for a second tour is also explored, adding depth to the story. Through Black's account, the reader is immersed in the world of Special Forces, where the lines between duty and danger are constantly blurred. This is a story of courage, sacrifice, and the human cost of war, which will keep you engaged until the very end.