Blackhorse Riders: A Desperate Last Stand, An Extraordinary Rescue Mission, and the Vietnam Battle America Forgot - Couverture rigide

Keith, Philip

 
9780312681920: Blackhorse Riders: A Desperate Last Stand, An Extraordinary Rescue Mission, and the Vietnam Battle America Forgot
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ISBN 10 : 0312681925 ISBN 13 : 9780312681920
Editeur : Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S., 2012

Synopsis

Deep in the jungles of Vietnam, Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armoured Cavalry, the famed Blackhorse Regiment, was a specialized cavalry outfit equipped with tanks and armoured assault vehicles. On the morning of March 26th, 1970, they began hearing radio calls from an infantry unit four kilometres away that had stumbled into a hidden North Vietnamese Army stronghold. Outnumbered six to one, the 100-man American company was quickly surrounded, pinned down and fighting for its existence. Helicopters could not penetrate the dense jungle, artillery and air support could not be targeted effectively. The company was fated to be worn down and eventually all killed or captured. Overhearing the calls for help on his radio, it became apparent to Alpha Troop's 25-year old commander, Captain John Poindexter, that his outfit was the only hope for the trapped company. It just might be possible that they could "bust" enough jungle by nightfall to reach them. Not making the attempt was deemed unacceptable so he ordered his men to "saddle up." With the courage and determination that makes legends out of ordinary men, they affected a daring rescue and fought a pitched battle - at considerable cost. Many brave deeds were done that day and Captain Poindexter tried to make sure his men were recognized for their actions. Thirty years later Poindexter was made aware that his award recommendations and even the records of the battle had somehow gone missing. Thus began the second phase of this remarkable story: a "battle" to ensure his brave men's accomplishments would never be forgotten again.

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Deep in the jungles of Vietnam, Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armoured Cavalry, the famed Blackhorse Regiment, was a specialized cavalry outfit equipped with tanks and armoured assault vehicles. On the morning of March 26th, 1970, they began hearing radio calls from an infantry unit four kilometres away that had stumbled into a hidden North Vietnamese Army stronghold. Outnumbered six to one, the 100-man American company was quickly surrounded, pinned down and fighting for its existence. Helicopters could not penetrate the dense jungle, artillery and air support could not be targeted effectively. The company was fated to be worn down and eventually all killed or captured. Overhearing the calls for help on his radio, it became apparent to Alpha Troop's 25-year old commander, Captain John Poindexter, that his outfit was the only hope for the trapped company. It just might be possible that they could "bust" enough jungle by nightfall to reach them. Not making the attempt was deemed unacceptable so he ordered his men to "saddle up." With the courage and determination that makes legends out of ordinary men, they affected a daring rescue and fought a pitched battle - at considerable cost. Many brave deeds were done that day and Captain Poindexter tried to make sure his men were recognized for their actions. Thirty years later Poindexter was made aware that his award recommendations and even the records of the battle had somehow gone missing. Thus began the second phase of this remarkable story: a "battle" to ensure his brave men's accomplishments would never be forgotten again.

Revue de presse

"A riveting account of one of the most extraordinary and courageous rescues in U.S. military history. "Blackhorse Riders" is written with enough detail to satisfy even the most particular of military historians, yet Keith's compelling storytelling breathes life into the personalities involved, so that minute by minute, following both rescuers and rescued, you keep turning pages to find out who lives and who dies."

---Karl Marlantes, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Matterhorn" and "What It Is Like to Go to War"

"One of the finest and best-told combat stories to come out of Vietnam. "Blackhorse Riders" is a portrait of men at war; reluctant soldiers in an unpopular conflict whose actions on a single day rose to the level of extraordinary heroism, courage, and sacrifice. For those of us who were there, this is the kind of book we would be proud to pass on to our children."

- --Nelson DeMille

"This gripping, vividly detailed narrative finally tells a story that wasi

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Éditeur
Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0312681925
ISBN 13 
9780312681920
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
352
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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