Rob K. (beachnbooks) reviewed on 2/15/2012 + 73 more book reviews

A very powerful story that hits home because it's real, not fiction. Having seen the movie, and knowing books are able to cover much more depth, I decided to read it. I was not disappointed. Being a Vietnam era veteran ('66 - '70) but never stationed in country, reading this was a way for me to try and better understand what our troops went through on the ground. The bravery shown by all involved really came through. I later read a 9/11 related book called "Heart of a Soldier" written about the efforts of Mr. Rick Rescorla who was responsible for saving so many of his co-workers lives that day only to lose his own. Mr. Rescorla fought in the battle of Ia Drang valley and is the soldier shown on the cover of We were Soldiers.

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