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Night of the Silver Stars : The Battle of Lang Vei by William R. Phillips (1997, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNaval Institute Press
ISBN-101557506914
ISBN-139781557506917
eBay Product ID (ePID)601079
Product Key Features
Book TitleNight of the Silver Stars : the Battle of Lang Vei
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / Naval, Military / United States
Publication Year1997
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorWilliam R. Phillips
Book SeriesNaval Institute Special Warfare Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight14 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN97-029824
Reviews"As one whose own experience in Vietnam was almost prosaic by comparison, I stand in awe of the men of Lang Vei and am grateful to William R. Phillips for recording their heroism." -- John Cardinal O'Connor, Rear Adm., USN (Ret.), "A truly remarkable battle...in a war distinguished by small unit actions, two dozen Army Green Berets and several hundred indigenous troops established a battle plan at Lang Vei that is still being recalled and related to today. That battle represents the finest combination of U.S. and indigenous troops in cooperation during combat, and Phillip's account confirms completely the Special Forces' confidence and support of its Vietnamese compatriots." Francis J. Kelly, Col., USA (ret.), "Bill Phillips has done a splendid job researching and re-creating one of the most harrowing battles of the Vietnam War." -- Stephen Hunter, author of Point of Impact and Black Light, " Night of the Silver Stars should be required reading for all students of military history." -- James C. Donahue, author of Mobile Guerrilla Force, "Bill Phillips has done a splendid job researching and re-creating one of the most harrowing battles of the Vietnam War." Stephen Hunter, author of Point of Impact and Black Light, " Night of the Silver Stars should be required reading for all students of military history." James C. Donahue, author of Mobile Guerrilla Force, "A truly remarkable battle...in a war distinguished by small unit actions, two dozen Army Green Berets and several hundred indigenous troops established a battle plan at Lang Vei that is still being recalled and related to today. That battle represents the finest combination of U.S. and indigenous troops in cooperation during combat, and Phillip's account confirms completely the Special Forces' confidence and support of its Vietnamese compatriots." -- Francis J. Kelly, Col., USA (ret.), "As one whose own experience in Vietnam was almost prosaic by comparison, I stand in awe of the men of Lang Vei and am grateful to William R. Phillips for recording their heroism." John Cardinal O'Connor, Rear Adm., USN (Ret.), "The story of the Battle of Lang Vei is presented here in detail, with unswerving dedication to objectivity and accuracy by its author...I am pleased to recommend [this] book." -- William C. Westmoreland, Gen., USA (Ret.), "The story of the Battle of Lang Vei is presented here in detail, with unswerving dedication to objectivity and accuracy by its author...I am pleased to recommend [this] book." William C. Westmoreland, Gen., USA (Ret.)
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal959.704/342
SynopsisDuring the night of 6-7 February 1968, two dozen U.S. Army Green Berets and several hundred indigenous troops held off a numerically superior force of North Vietnamese tanks and infantry in one of the finest, most exciting examples of collective bravery, endurance, and the will to survive any war has produced. Here for the first time is the full account of that violent, deadly stand by Special Forces team A-101 at the tiny compound of Lang Vei. Nineteen Silver Stars, a Distinguished Service Cross, and a Medal of Honor were awarded, yet until now the battle has languished in the war's shadows. Making use of extensive interviews with survivors, recently uncovered oral histories, and official records, author William Phillips presents astounding tales of individual and team courage against overwhelming odds. He vividly recounts the story of eight Green Berets who held out all night against tank, grenade, and flamethrower attacks. He details the embattled camp's controversial and much-delayed relief and extraction--not by the U.S. Marines from Khe Sanh nine miles away but by super-secret MACV-SOG commandos and an air campaign of unprecedented proportions. Phillips focuses on four Green Berets, including his first cousin, missing in action since the battle, to deliver a poignant, unforgettable portrait of some of America's finest soldiers leading their cherished Bru and Hre montagnard charges in the battle of their lives. A Vietnam combat veteran himself, Phillips weighs and analyzes the conflicting stories of snarled communications, faulty weapons, countermanded orders, and service rivalries to flush out the truth of Lang Vei. His balanced, highly readable account serves as a testament to those special warriors of whom so much was asked during the Vietnam War.
LC Classification NumberDS557.8.L28P47 1997
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- 11 Aug, 2020
Silver stars is a high decoration of bravery.
A scholarly work.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Jul, 2021
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