First In Vietnam - 2nd Edition by Emmett F Knight (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This book is about the continuation of someone else's war and the very early days in the assumption of that war by the United States of America. It is set against the beginning of a major expansion of our advisory effort aiding South Vietnam in its fight against an escalating guerrilla war being orchestrated by the communist North. North Vietnam was in turn supported by both China and Russia, thus setting the stage for an essentially no win situation. The geopolitical problem was, of course, of limited concern to most of those soldiers who fought there, including the men of the 57th Transportation Helicopter Company. As conditions worsened they just went out and ew the missions including the first heli-borne assault of the war and for a year afterward. In words written at the time, this was a period when they were not going by the book, they were writing the book on helicopter combat operations. This is their story as told by the operations officer that led the flying activity in the unit. It is a description of the training, deployment and first missions in Vietnam. It recounts the serious aspects encountered in the early days, but it also tells of the accidents, incidents and the humorous side of things that are often left out of wartime accounts. There are chapters about dealing with the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps as they entered the fray. Not the least of the story has to do with the interaction between the author and some of the more senior officers involved in the war at that time. In those cases, the author often contradicts the official view and draws uncomplimentary conclusions about their conduct and eventual impact on the Vietnam War.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Wonderful story. Well written.</p><p>This book was interesting because it was a look into the beginning of our deeper involvement in the Vietnam Crisis, written by a man who experienced it at that level and beyond.</p><p>A warts-and-all memoire written by a man who was there but without any undue patriotism to soften the focus. Col. Knight presents a vivid picture of a specific time and place in American history.The writing is graphic and filled with details that only the author would know. I would call it a historical document as well as a memoire. This book would be a great professional read for all aviators.</p><p>Col Knight's leadership is true genuine and proven from his multiple tours in Vietnam and while he was at home with the family or out with friends. This hidden gem is a unique approach to story telling and recalling phenomenal details that paints a vivid picture in your mind as you read each chapter with laughter and some tears. This is not the way the Army taught me how to get to the bottom line; however here it is below. Whether you are a frogman, infantry, special forces, sailor, soldier, airmen, marine, or one of our fine military academy, ROTC, or business person you will gain great examples on leadership.</p><br>
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