Sky Soldiers; The Illustrated History of The Vietnam War
New York: Bantam Books. 1987. First Printing [Stated]. Trade paperback. 158, [2] pages. Illustrations (some in color) Glossary. Several pages of color illustrations came lose and were reglued back in. Clif is based in Northern Virginia. He focuses mainly on communications activities in the defense and aerospace sectors, both current and historical. He and his team write, design, and package illustrated non-fiction books. He received a direct Regular Army commission in Infantry while serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. He saw combat in Vietnam. He began writing magazine articles while on active duty. During service, Clif earned a Master's in Communication from Stanford University. He learned more about communications while serving in the Public Affairs office at the Department of Defense. After retirement from active duty, Clif became editor-in-chief of aerospace and defense magazines, including Armed Forces Journal and AIR FORCE Magazine. Activated in 1915, as the 173rd Infantry Brigade, the unit saw service in World War II but is best known for its actions during the Vietnam War. The brigade was the first major United States Army ground formation deployed in Vietnam, serving there from 1965 to 1971 and losing almost 1,800 soldiers. Noted for its roles in Operation Hump and Operation Junction City, the 173d is best known for the Battle of Dak To, where it suffered heavy casualties in close combat with North Vietnamese forces. Brigade members received over 7,700 decorations, including more than 6,000 Purple Hearts. The brigade returned to the United States in 1972. Condition: Good.
Keywords: Vietnam War, Airmobile, Dak To, Iron Triangle, Junction City, Hill 875, 173rd Infantry Brigade, Operation Hump
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