Lima-6 [Paperback]

Dick Camp (Author), Eric Hammel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 10, 1999

In this vivid and intensely frank memoir, retired Marine Colonel Dick Camp recounts his daily experiences as "Lima-6" -- the commander of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines -- from June 1967 through January 1968. As much as it is about the Vietnam War, Lima-6 is also a candid account of the camaraderie that a Marine infantry company forges in battle, and the compelling human drama of an infantry company at war as seen through the eyes of a lonely leader upon whom all others depend for guidance and strength.

Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: Pacifica Military History (March 10, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935553363
• ISBN-13: 978-0935553369
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,028,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been There..., August 30, 2000

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Stephen McLeod (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lima-6 (Paperback)

Very even and factual account. I would encourage persons interested in USMC history to read this account of one man's perspective of events that occured in the second half of 1967, in I Corps. I have to tell you that I am slightly prejudiced: Captain Camp was my Company Commander in Viet Nam. He is the one against whom all others are judged. Skipper Camp is not only the finest Officer I encountered in the Marine Corps but, also, a real human being.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY AN OUTSTANDING TRUE STORY, September 16, 2002

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David K. Stephens (PHOENIX, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lima-6 (Paperback)

A tremendous book recounting battles, fire-fights, ambushes, as well as the challenges of leading 18 and 19 year old marines in war time. Gives a good idea about the physical hardships and danger that our men encountered in Vietam. Capt. Camp also admits near the ending that he was "very, very, glad to get out of Vietnam." An honest insight !

5.0 out of 5 stars Question Answered, November 23, 2010

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Randolph Crew "REC" (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lima-6 (Paperback)

I think I've read most of the Vietnam "been there, done that" books, but most are not that well written. Lima 6, right up there with A Rumor of War, is one of the clear exceptions. So much so, I'd say if you only read one book about Marine grunts in Vietnam, this is the book I recommend. Camp didn't write this book for his own glory. In fact, he goes out of his way to tell the truth about the heroism of others--his Lieutenants, his NCOs, his Corporals and Privates. An excerpt from a fire fight in Leatherneck Square below the DMZ: "And before my disbelieving eyes--the NVA fire was as heavy at it had ever been--Sergeant Brown stood, then took off his flak jacket and helmet because he couldn't throw the grenades far enough with them on. I was stunned--too scared for Brown--to do anything but watch." The heroics of Sergeant Brown continue for a couple of pages, just one of the many examples of the courage of the Marines Camp commanded. Then there is Khe Sanh. If you've ever wondered what happened to the massive NVA ground assault planned against the Marines at Khe Sanh--the assault that never happened--here is the true story of why it didn't happen, here is the answer to your question. And once again, it's a young Marine who does his job and defeats the enemy. I'd say read this book for that story alone. Amazing.