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Marines In Hue City: A Portrait Of Urban Combat, Tet 1968,New
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As Military Historians Go, Hammel Stands Among The Very Best. His 30Plus Volumes Dutifully Record Great Marine Battle Epics In Reading Marines In Hue City, Marine Veterans Of The Battles Of Fallujah, And Other Iraq City Fighting, Will Relate Through The Photographs Included In This Coffeetablesized Volume Hammel Does An Outstanding Job Of Combining The Account Of The Battle With A Bevy Of New, Neverbeforepublished Photographic Images.Leatherneckmarines In Hue City Tells The Story Of The Fourweek Battle Of Hue With Concise Prose And Many Strongly Evocative Photographs. Many Are Official Usmc Photos; Others Are Neverbeforepublished Pictures Taken By Individual Marines. It All Adds Up To An Excellent Account Of One Of The Vietnam Wars Most Pivotal Battles.The Vva Veteranover Decades Of Conflict In Vietnam, Hue, The Former Imperial Capital, Had Been Spared. But Everything Changed On January 31, 1968, The Eve Of The Lunar New Yeara National Holiday Long Marked By A Mutual Ceasefirewhen The North Vietnamese Launched A Massive Offensive. In The Cataclysm Of Violence That Convulsed South Vietnam During The Nowinfamous Tet Offensive, Hue Was Overrunand The Only Forces Available To Counterattack Were A Handful Of Marine Infantry Companies Based Eight Miles South Of The City.This Photographic History Chronicles The Savage Battle That Followed As, For Four Excruciating Weeks, The Marines Of Task Force Xray Fought House To House And Street By Street To Retake The City So Central To The Vietnamese Culture And Psyche. Through Photographs Taken In The Heat Of The Action, Readers Will Follow One Of The Wars Most Important Campaigns, As Ground Gained Is Measured In Painstaking Inches And Every Alley, Every Street Corner, Every Window Might Be The Last.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic covered in 'Marines in Hue City'? A: The book details the four-week Battle of Hue during the Tet Offensive in 1968, focusing on the urban combat experienced by Marine infantry companies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Marines in Hue City'? A: The author is Eric Hammel, a respected military historian known for his extensive works on Marine battles.
- Q: What kind of photographs can I expect in this book? A: The book includes a mix of official USMC photos and never-before-published images captured by individual Marines during the battle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Marines in Hue City' have? A: The book contains 168 pages, providing a thorough account of the Battle of Hue.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, offering durability and a quality feel for collectors and readers alike.
- Q: When was 'Marines in Hue City' published? A: The book was published on February 15, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for veterans of urban combat? A: Yes, many Marine veterans of urban combat, including those from Fallujah, may find relatable experiences and insights in this book.
- Q: What edition of 'Marines in Hue City' is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Themes of sacrifice, urban warfare, and the cultural significance of Hue during the Vietnam War are explored through both text and photographs.
- Q: Can I find any reviews or testimonials about this book? A: Yes, the book has received positive reviews highlighting its historical accuracy and evocative imagery, making it a valuable resource for both history enthusiasts and casual readers.