Books like Dong Xoai, Vietnam 1965 by Joe Kubert
In Dong Xoai, Vietnam 1965, legendary author and artist Joe Kubert tells an incredible tale of bravery and camaraderie under fire-- a searing look at the true cost of freedom and the horrors of war. Based on actual events, this is the inside story of a team of Special Forces soldiers who were on what was to be a simple assistance and observation mission in the village of Dong Xoai that suddenly turned deadly. Pinned down and facing a never-ending tide of Viet Cong fighters, they have no choice but to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and fight for their lives. Written as an original graphic novel with text and illustrations, Dong Xoai, Vietnam 1965 is based on firsthand information from the surviving members of Special Forces Detachment A-342, 5th Special Forces Group. This graphic novel is an extraordinary exploration of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds, and it is told through the eyes of those who lived it.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Joe Kubert
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