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"Retired General Harold Moore writes about the battle at IL Drang Valley in one of the first major confrotations between US and North Vietnamese forces in the Vietnam War. It was also one of the first major military helicopter operations in history. Moore gives details of the battle from the American perspective and took the trouble to interview and include the thoughts and recollections of his NVA counterpart. Moore reminds us of the human cost of war and the extreme courage that can be seen by men in battle."
Ray Paige, Resident Scholar
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"This is about The Army division in Vietnam, about the first major battle of the war, in the Ia Drang valley. The movie, with Mel Gibson, was based on the book. "
ryan mellish, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 1960's
History of military?
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Army
Nationality?
- American--General
Specific war?
- Vietnam War
Subjects of this Historical Account
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- land soldiers
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- infantry soldiers
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
- throughout most of the book.
Nationality?
- Other Asian
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Sympathetic
- Neutral
Setting
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- Southeast Asia
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is very conservative
Style
How much gore?
- 4 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 6 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
- explicit references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
Minor characters feature lots of:
- military
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- None
- A handful
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 300-350 pages
- 450 pages+
How much emphasis on small details?
- 7 ()
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