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Name: We Were Soldiers Once... and Young
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Author: Harold G. Moore

📘 We Were Soldiers Once... and Young by Harold G. Moore

We Were Soldiers Once… and Young recounts the 1965 Battle of Ia Drang, where 450 Marines of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, led by Lt. Col. Hal Moore, were dropped into a clearing and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Over three days, they fought fiercely, ultimately holding their ground. Moore, along with journalist Joseph Galloway, interviewed soldiers and commanders, painting a vivid portrait of combat, leadership, and the bonds forged under fire. The book highlights the Marines’ perseverance, sacrifice, and the ultimate challenge they faced.

First publish date: 1992

Genre: History/Military History

Authors: Harold G. Moore

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