Hunter Killer Squadron: Hunter Killer Squadron
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The author of Brennan's War and Headhunters continues his superb Vietnam series about the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry. Twenty-nine veterans tell their stories in their own words--of counting on each... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0671744534
ISBN13:9780671744533
Release Date:March 1992
Publisher:Pocket Books
Length:336 Pages
Weight:0.38 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"
Customer Reviews
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Vet's Stories
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is a great book that chronicals the experiences of an array of Vietnam Vets. My dad's story is in this book!
This book is a must read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
With the exception of a few errors this book is a must read for those who want to try to understand something about a very elite unit, the 9th Cavalry. I was in the Blues in 1966. I was a squad leader and the assistant platoon sgt. On occasion I was the platoon sgt. Never have I met a finer bunch of men who endured the trials of their home on the wire at night followed by running through the jungle the following day. I still wonder how we maintained ourselves, that is, staying awake on the wire and running the jungle. It was impossible to do what we did without sleep but we did it anyway. What the book describes between the Blues and the pilots is very true. We were united in a common goal. I think that goal was to destroy the enemy and go home alive. I personally know that when the lift pilots dropped us Blues on the ground they bided their time in agnony waiting for the call to saddle up and retrieve the Blues, and bring us home. This book describes how the pilots protected the Blues as much as humanly possible. Well done, Matt.
great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
While not as good as "Brennans War", it's a great book.
Excellent book on helicopter warfare in Vietnam 5 *****
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Hunter-Killer Squadron stands alone as the finest book written on the helicopter war in Vietnam. Follow the 1st Cav's "Pink" teams as they decimate the NVA while incurring excruciating losses themselves. A "pink" team consisted of a (white) scout helicopter nosing around at treetop level, attempting to draw fire, invariably succeeding, covered by an orbiting (red) Cobra gunship. Once you read this, you'll understand what helicopter warfare was all about and the revolution it brought about in tactics. The book consists of 25 ancedotes from pilots, gunners and crew chiefs, every one a cliff-hanger. Other great Vietnam helo books: Crew Chief, Chickenhawk, Lest We Forget, and "Low Level Hell". And don't miss "Eyes of the Eagle" by Linderer.
One of the Best books that i have ever read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This was a very exciting and eventful book. I learned a lot from it and what life was like during the Vietnam war. Heroism was especially important to everyone but most of it was never recognized by the american public. Andy Stone
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