The Rescue of River City [Hardcover]

Drew Dix (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 2000

A true account of the fifty-six hour battle during the 1968 TeT offensive in Vietnam which resulted in the author being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. This battle is the vehicle used to describe the structure and mission of a highly sensitive, little known but successful program run by the Central Intelligence Agency using United States Army Special Forces and indigenous soldiers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The action is non-stop,harrowing and all true. ...get ready for a hell of a read! -- Lieutenant General (Ret.) Hank Emerson August 2000

About the Author

The Author is the first enlisted man in the US Army Special Forces to have been awarded the Medal of Honor.He received a direct commission to the rank of first lieutenant and retired with the rank of major after serving twenty years in the army- many of those in unconventional warfare assignments.Following retirement he continued to work in support of government sponsored programs and owned and operated an air service in the Alaskan interior.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 255 pages
• Publisher: Drew Dix Pub; 1st edition (September 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970309600
• ISBN-13: 978-0970309600
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #646,064 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 Let's Learn From History, December 17, 2001

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James C. Hunter (Aurora, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rescue of River City (Hardcover)

Mr. Dix has written an exciting book full of timeless information. Particularly pertinent now, in the face of what is happening in Afghanistan, he brilliantly illustrates the effective use of indigenous forces inside a mostly hostile country. A country where most Americans would be unable to fit into. This is not the sort of book I usually read, but I was struck by the timeless, unconventional and utterly logical methods of warfare Mr. Dix used to bring about successful campaigns. Without pointing fingers or complaining about what went wrong with the Vietnam War, he merely states how he made his own campaigns successful. What is evident, between these lines lacking in self-pity, is a loss of innocence. For this brave, unique man, he was only doing a job, albeit proudly. A very exciting account, if somewhat understated. At times, his dry wit shines through and makes me smile. Thank you, Mr. Dix, for being the man you are. For setting an example for other people. For saving lives. For any young man desirous of becoming a member of our very honored Special Forces - any branch - this should be required reading. History repeats itself. Let's learn from it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Admirer, May 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rescue of River City (Hardcover)

This is truly a fascinating account of what one man went through during the war. His heroics are impressive and almost unbelievable. I am amazed that he survived. He deserved the medal for what he did. This book should be read by anyone who is interested in war and what heroes are made of.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fifty six hours of continuous heroism, March 31, 2005

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Perry M. Smith (Augusta,, Ga. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rescue of River City (Hardcover)

Looking for a true tale of valor and self-sacrifice ? This is the book for you. Drew Dix earned the Medal of Honor for his valor. Happily, Dix survived and is doing well. He is thinking about writing another book. I hope he does. Anyone interested in other stories of living Medal of Honor recipients might want to read Medal of Honor by Peter Collier.