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The War Above the Trees
| Written by Ron Carey -He was there with us |
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About the Book
March, 1969. Another season would soon change in America. Winter was ending and the warm breezes of spring were melting
the snow. The earth would renew itself as it has done for thousands of years. The generation of Americans which had been born
since the Second World War was becoming young adults. Termed the ''Now'' generation by themselves, many made plans for the
up coming year. Fueled by ''Rock N Roll'', ''Free Love'', and the "'Anti-War Movement'' these plans would bring change to
a troubled country. The ''Summer of Love'' would be the answer of this which many needed.
Half a world away, another season was about to change and other members of the is generation made other plans. The Dry
season in the Central Highlands of Vietnam would soon end. It would be replace by the Monsoon season which would come out
of the west. For this reason, young American soldiers would again enter th Valley of Death which was called the Plei-Trap.
The War Above the Trees is the story of the air crews flying support to the men of the 4th Infantry Division during
Operation Wayne Grey in March and April of 1969. This is a day by day account of what happened as seen through the eyes of
a young crew chief. It includes After Action Reports and eyewitness statements of both air crew members and infantry personnel
which were on the ground. This is not a story about the war, but rather the story of the young soldiers who fought there.
It tells of the brotherhood formed by the small things which was part of our lives. A meal shared with friends. The time spent
together which would bring relief from the madness of the war. It is not the story of heroes but of young men doing their
jobs in a war they did not understand.
This is a factual account of an operation few people have heard about. It was not written to judge the actions of the people
responsible for its planning. Its main goal is help the people who were there still looking for answers thrity years later.
It is also a tribute to our borthers who died and the hope that their families can find some closure to their loss.
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We Were Soldiers One and Young
The Story of LZ Xray
( One of the best books I have ever read )
| Rick Rescorla KIA 9/11 WTC Tower 2 |
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BIOGRAPHY OF RICK RESCORLA May 27, 1939 - Sept. 11, 2001
LZ Xray Battle Overview
In November 1965, 450 U.S. soldiers were dropped into a small clearing in
the Ia Drang Valley. They were surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers.
LZ Albany Battle Overview
Three days later, a sister battalion engaged in a vicious fire-fight only
two and half miles away.
Together, these actions at landing zones
X-Ray and Albany constituted
one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War.
Memorial to Ia Drang Valley Casualties
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Some real good other books for reading about Vietnam
"WAR STORIES, UTAH BEACH TO PLEIKU"
This book is made up of true stories submitted by Veterans of the 4th Infantry Division from WWII, The Cold
War Era and Vietnam. Approximately 700 pages of history as told by those who lived it!
One or two copies, $25 each (includes
shipping)
Make checks out to: 4IDA
For further information or to order contact:
Bob Babcock
National
4IDA Book
PO Box 682212
Marietta GA 30068
ALL PROFITS FROM THIS BOOK GO TO THE NATIONAL 4TH INFANTRY (IVY)
DIVISION ASSOCIATION
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"Light Ruck Vietnam 1969"
4th Infantry Division Veteran and Association member Tom Lacombe writes about his year in Vietnam
with
Bravo Company 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment.
Well written book that cronicles Tom's Vietnam experience in an
honest and forthright manner.
"This is the story of a draftee...Did he want to be there? That is not what this story is
about.
Here is one year in the life of a grunt...doing his time as a rifleman in the Central Highlands of
Vietnam...putting
his life on the line."
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"Carl Melcher Goes to Vietnam"
Paul Clayton, a Vietnam Veteran of the 4th Infantry Division's 8th Infantry Regiment has written this
book
about young Carl Melcher who is drafted into the Army in 1968 and promptly sent to Vietnam.
His new Company is infected
with the same racial tensions plaguing the nation. Despite that, Carl makes friends on both sides of the color line. The war,
like a tiger lurking in the bushes, picks off its victims one by one. Naively over-optomistic, Carl believes that karma and
good intentions will save him and his friends. Then fate intervenes to teach Carl something of the meaning of life, and death.
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"Why a Soldier"
Why a Soldier" is a Random House/Ballantine paperback book written by Colonel David Fitz-Enz USA (Ret).
He
was the platoon leader of combat photographers in the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade from the summer of
1965 to July of
1966. Returning in 1969 he joined the 4th Infantry Division in July of 1969 and served first as a
communications officer
in the 1/10th Cavalry Squadron and later as the S-3 of the 124th Signal Battalion
It is the story of combat soldiers
in the Mang Yang Pass, life on the Landing Zones, movement of the Division
to An Khe and the incursion into Cambodia. It
has been called "MASH in Vietnam" by a review on Amazon.com.
Available at Barnes & Nobles, Borders, Waldens and
most book stores. Also on Amazon.com and other book web sites.
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"Peaceful Patriot"
Book about 4th Division Vietnam Medal Of Honor recipient Thomas Bennett,
The only conscientious objector
to win M.O.H in Vietnam.
Peaceful Patriot Press
P.O. Box M Back Creek Rd
Capon Spring, WV 26823
Price $7.50 Plus $1.50 Postage
= total $9.00.
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"Time Heals No Wounds"
Book about author's Vietnam experience
Mr. Jack Leninger
435 Seneca Lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(708) 759-1922
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Vietnam In Verse - Reflections Of A Soldier"
Book of poetry about Vietnam
Mr Roger Barton
2 Spring Drive
Walkersville, MD 21793
(301) 845-4168
Price $8.50 Plus $1.50 Postage
= Total $10.00
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"About Face - A Daughter Looks Back at a Soldier and the Great War"
Eleanor Elliott Brownell writes in tribute to her father, Battalion Sergeant Major Vernon Darius Elliott.
Well
written book that follows a Michigan farm lad as he serves in the 4th Infantry Division with the 16th Field Artillery during
World War I from the Division's formation at Camp Greene, NC to his being gassed in the Meuse-Argonne to his return to the
Division in the American Army of Occupation.
A very good history of the 4th in the Great War as they fought in battles
such as the Meuse-Argonne where the 4th fought for 24 straight days...a record unsurpassed by any other Division---French,
Brithsh or American.
Retail Price $10.95
Distributed by Ingram Book Company
One Ingram Blvd.
PO Box 3006
LaVergneTN
37086-3629
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Five Years to DEROS" by Harry Dilkes
A story of the 1/12th, 4th Infantry Division "Red Warriors" while in Vietnam.
To order, send $19.50 to:
DPG Limited
PO Box 10655
New Brunswick NJ 08906
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The War of the Innocents
By Charles Bracelen Flood
Story of B and C Co. fron Tuy Hoa to Dak To.
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