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“A RICH BLEND OF COMMAND STRATEGY AND HEROIC INDIVIDUAL EXPLOITS . . . An interesting and highly readable account of Marine Corps infantry operations in South Vietnam [that] perfectly captures the spirit of the gallant men who fought the battles and took the casualties.”
—GEN RAYMOND G. DAVIS, USMC (Ret.)
Former commanding general
of the 3d Marine Division in Vietnam (1968-69)
From their early days in 1965 when the order of the day was to drive the insurgent Viet Cong from the villages around Da Nang to the final, dramatic evacuation of Saigon ten years later, Semper Fi—Vietnam relates the whole gutsy, glorious saga of the Marines in Vietnam in stark, riveting detail.
“A compelling and in-depth history of the Marine Corps ground campaigns in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1975. This dramatic account of the principle USMA combat engagements in that long and bitter struggle provides a vivid look at the campaigns that is written primarily from the perspective of the troops who fought them. . . . Covers the campaigns and engagements . . . in considerable and meticulous detail.”
—Sea Power
From the Paperback edition. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.
—GEN RAYMOND G. DAVIS, USMC (Ret.)
Former commanding general
of the 3d Marine Division in Vietnam (1968-69)
From their early days in 1965 when the order of the day was to drive the insurgent Viet Cong from the villages around Da Nang to the final, dramatic evacuation of Saigon ten years later, Semper Fi—Vietnam relates the whole gutsy, glorious saga of the Marines in Vietnam in stark, riveting detail.
“A compelling and in-depth history of the Marine Corps ground campaigns in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1975. This dramatic account of the principle USMA combat engagements in that long and bitter struggle provides a vivid look at the campaigns that is written primarily from the perspective of the troops who fought them. . . . Covers the campaigns and engagements . . . in considerable and meticulous detail.”
—Sea Power
From the Paperback edition. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.
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From their early days in 1965 when the order of the day was to drive the insurgent Viet Cong from the villages around Da Nang to the final, dramatic evacuation of Saigon ten years later, Semper Fi?Vietnam relates the whole gutsy, glorious saga of the Marines in Vietnam in stark, riveting detail.
Acclimating to their strange new surroundings occupied the Marines? first few weeks in South Vietnam. . . . Throughout the day, peasants dressed in pajama-like clothing and sporting conical hats worked the paddies behind the heaving water buffalo. . . .
If daytime scenes appeared bucolic, the arrival of sunset quickly changed that perception. Gunfire and explosions erupted at dusk. Marines nervously watched bright tracers cut colorful swaths across the night sky. From distant bamboo thickets, mortar shells flew skyward to crash in the paddies. The Marines were learning that the war in South Vietnam was unlike anything for which they?d been trained. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
Acclimating to their strange new surroundings occupied the Marines? first few weeks in South Vietnam. . . . Throughout the day, peasants dressed in pajama-like clothing and sporting conical hats worked the paddies behind the heaving water buffalo. . . .
If daytime scenes appeared bucolic, the arrival of sunset quickly changed that perception. Gunfire and explosions erupted at dusk. Marines nervously watched bright tracers cut colorful swaths across the night sky. From distant bamboo thickets, mortar shells flew skyward to crash in the paddies. The Marines were learning that the war in South Vietnam was unlike anything for which they?d been trained. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book on Marines in Nam.,
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This review is from: Semper Fi--Vietnam (Paperback)
This is a great book that captures all of the heartbreak, glory and tragedy as the Marines battle in Vietnam. This book begins at an important point history, US Marines entered Vietnam not as "advisors" but as elite warriors to directly fight the communists. Just about every major Marine operation is covered in this book. The Marines are Americas premier shock troops and they fought boldly and skillfully for ten long years. They were forced to use tactics they didn't want to use. The Army wanted a war of attrition, while the Marines wanted to provide security to the villages and win the peoples "hearts & minds. The Marines first went on the offensive with Operation Starlite. 614 VC died while the Marines lost 45. Based on numbers like this the war heated up and the war of attrition began. Ultimately the 1st & 3rd Marine Divisions were commited to this "police action." Many of the battles they fought over the next bloody years were among the most brutal in history including the battle of Mutter's Ridge, The Hill Fights, Operation Buffalo, Con Thien, The siege of Khe Sanh, retaking Hue City, Dai Do, the Que Sons and the endless DMZ campaign. Many of the battles were fought on the same blood soaked ground over and over again. Despite being saddled by rules by politicians that wouldn't let them win, the Marines raked up an unsurpassed record of victory. Marines were in Vietnam right until the bitter end as they evacuated Saigon. The Marines suffered more casualties in Vietnam than they did in WWII. This book perfectly captures their long war and struggle. This is a great read and an essential book for any collection.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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They could have won if the politicians had let them,
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Being a former Marine myself that served in the post Vietnam era I wanted to know more about the war that I missed. Not that missing a war is a bad thing, but the vast majority of my Drill Instructors, NCOs, Staff NCOs, and Company Commanders and above were all Vietnam Vets, and they were definately a breed apart from peacetime Marines like me. After reading "Semper Fi Veitnam", I am more proud than I was before in being able to know and serve with those men and women. It is a great overview of the war and the philosophy the Marine Corps had in fighting it, and it highlighted many of the battles the Marines fought and won. I recommend it for anyone with even a passing interset in the Vietnam War (even if you are not a Marine).
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Semper Fi Marines in Viet Nam,
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Very interesting, well written account of the Marine Corps ground actions during the Viet Nam war. Covers the early war years throught the 1973 withdrawal. Year by year descriptions of major actions throughout the I Corps area.
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At 0545 on 8 March 1965, the four ships of the U.S. Navy's Amphibious Task Force 76, the Mount McKinley, Henrico, Union, and Vancouver, steamed into the harbor of Da Nang, South Vietnam. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
At 0545 on 8 March 1965, the four ships of the U.S. Navy's Amphibious Task Force 76, the Mount McKinley, Henrico, Union, and Vancouver, steamed into the harbor of Da Nang, South Vietnam. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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