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Set in 1964 as the Vietnam War intensifies, the story follows the United States Army’s efforts to establish its first Air Assault Division. Facing challenges such as untrained personnel, technical problems and interservice rivalries, the brigade’s soldiers rise through courage and dedication to become crucial forces in the conflict.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: William E. Butterworth III
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