James M. Dorn
Fort Bragg to Hue: A Paratrooper with the 82nd and 173rd Airborne in Vietnam, 1968-1970
Fort Bragg to Hue: A Paratrooper with the 82nd and 173rd Airborne in Vietnam, 1968-1970
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The U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division was understrength in February 1968, so the 3rd Brigade was flown 9000 miles to reinforce American units fighting the North Vietnamese Army around Hue. James Dorn's memoir recounts their diverse combat missions, inhumanity towards civilians, and the day-to-day life of Infantrymen in the field.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
In February 1968, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division faced significant challenges, as it was understrength, with only enough paratroopers to deploy a single brigade. However, the 3rd Brigade, despite being flown a staggering distance of 9000 miles, was deployed to reinforce American units fighting the North Vietnamese Army around Hue. Their valiant actions in that region earned them a prestigious Valorous Unit Award.
James Dorn, who served on Brigade staff, had the privilege of leading a rifle platoon with the 3rd Brigade during their deployment in the rice paddies west of Saigon. In his second year with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in the Central Highlands, he once again assumed the role of platoon leader until his promotion to captain.
Dorn's memoir, written with frankness and remarkable detail, vividly recounts the diverse combat missions undertaken by his unit, as well as the inhumanity they encountered towards civilians. It provides a poignant insight into the day-to-day life of Infantrymen in the field, showcasing the hardships, challenges, and camaraderie that characterized their service.
The 3rd Brigade's deployment to Hue and their courageous actions in the face of adversity serve as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the American military personnel during the Vietnam War. James Dorn's memoir offers a valuable perspective on this critical period of history, providing a firsthand account of the experiences of those who served on the front lines.
Weight: 363g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476689333
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