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Semper Fi-Vietnam: From Da Nang to the DMZ: Marine Corps Campaigns, 1965-1975 [Hardcover]

Edward F. Murphy (Author)

3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) |

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Publication Date: May 20, 1997

The gutsy, glorious saga of the Marines in Vietnam, told in stark, riveting detail.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Presidio Press (May 20, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0891415629
ISBN-13: 978-0891415626
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,063,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Surprisingly readable History Book., July 26, 1998

Jeff DeVilbiss (BokSi@aol.com (Bayside, CA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Semper Fi-Vietnam: From Da Nang to the DMZ: Marine Corps Campaigns, 1965-1975 (Hardcover)

Marine Infantry and their navy Corpsmen who served in Vietnam, will find their unit in this book, as well as those who served before and after their tours. More importantly grunts and Docs will know and understand better what they were doing and how that fit into the Marine Corps overall involvement in the war. Mr Murphy has talant beyond that of a history book author. The courage and selfless bravery of the men in this books pages speaks volumnes for a generation described differently elswhere.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great History, Filled in the blanks for me...I was there!, January 16, 1999

underwd@azstarnet.com (Tucson) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Semper Fi-Vietnam: From Da Nang to the DMZ: Marine Corps Campaigns, 1965-1975 (Hardcover)

This book filled in the blanks and answered questions I had about the big picture. I was in Kilo, 3/5 1st Division in An Hoa. I only saw microcosm of our activity. I had no idea of the "big picture" I want to talk to author about more in depth details. Great book.-Lynn Underwood

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good as a one book summary of major USMC activity, December 30, 1997

Ed McCurry (hebmc@aol.com) (Falls Church, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Semper Fi-Vietnam: From Da Nang to the DMZ: Marine Corps Campaigns, 1965-1975 (Hardcover)

It seems quite evident that the sources for Murphy's book are unit histories, command chronologies and similar documents. These leave a bit to be desired as they're written by people who toe the party line (so to speak....meaning that the unit commander usually has a say as to what goes in and what gets omitted). As a one volume reference book on where and when the Marines had major engagements however, it is excellent. He is to be commended for including grid coordinates and maps, a great help if you're following along on a tactical map.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Flat and disappointing
There are moments that show the Marines' great heroism, sacrifice and humanity, but these are sparsely detailed and left me wanting more texture, more of a feeling of what these... Read more

Published on April 12, 2008 by Richard Ferry

1.0 out of 5 stars flaw research and inaccurate information
This author shows an incredible lack of knowledge about the Vietnamese (both ARVN and Nva/Vc troops) who fought at Hue. Read more

Published on July 30, 2000 by Van Pham

3.0 out of 5 stars lack of total review during these time periods
I have not read the whole book as of yet. What I read for the time period during 1967 was very lacking on some major items. Read more

Published on April 4, 2000 by denny curtin

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener.
After I read this book, I developed a better RESPECT for the Vietnam Veterns. As Vetern myself I had no idea what those guys went through. SEMPER FI Guys.

Published on July 20, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars This book does not measure up to its title.
There is no doubt that Mr. Murphy performed a service by inventorying, listing, and sometimes linking Marine Corps operations in Vietnam, but he tells only part of the story... Read more

Published on December 26, 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history.
From the landing of the 1st Light Antiaircraft Missile Battalion in 1965 to the final liftoff of the last U.S. Embassy guards in April 1975, the U.S. Read more

Published on October 21, 1997

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