"The Division's Expendables." That's what one division commander called the 1/9th Cavalry Blues during the Vietnam War. The Blues were perpetually understrength aero-rifle platoons considered to be acceptable losses in hopeless situations--but their amazingly successful record proved otherwise.
A firsthand account of mortal combat, this is the remarkable story of the soldiers who served in the First Air Cavalry Division's reconnaissance squadron. Included is an account of the air-ground raid that overran a regimental command post and killed more high-ranking enemy officers than any similar engagement of the war.
The author participated in about 450 air assault landings.
A firsthand account of mortal combat, this is the remarkable story of the soldiers who served in the First Air Cavalry Division's reconnaissance squadron. Included is an account of the air-ground raid that overran a regimental command post and killed more high-ranking enemy officers than any similar engagement of the war.
The author participated in about 450 air assault landings.
