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Rattler Oneseven (North Texas Military Biography And Memoir Series)
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Rattler Oneseven Puts You In The Helicopter Seat, To See The War In Vietnam Through The Eyes Of An Inexperienced Pilot As He Transforms Himself Into A Seasoned Combat Veteran.When Chuck Gross Left For Vietnam In 1970, He Was A Nineteenyearold Army Helicopter Pilot Fresh Out Of Flight School. He Spent His Entire Vietnam Tour With The 71St Assault Helicopter Company Flying Uh1 Huey Helicopters. Soon After The War He Wrote Down His Adventures, While His Memory Was Still Fresh With The Events. Rattler Oneseven (His Call Sign) Is Written As Gross Experienced It, Using These Notes Along With Letters Written Home To Accurately Preserve The Mindset He Had While In Vietnam.During His Tour Gross Flew Special Operations For The Macvsog, Inserting Secret Teams Into Laos. He Notes That Americans Were Left Behind Alive In Laos, When Official Policy At Home Stated That U.S. Forces Were Never There. He Also Participated In Lam Son 719, A Misbegotten Attempt By The Arvn To Assault And Cut The Ho Chi Minh Trail With U.S. Army Helicopter Support. It Was The Largest Airmobile Campaign Of The War And Marked The First Time That The Helicopter Was Used In Midintensity Combat, With Disastrous Results.Pilots In Their Early Twenties, With Young Gunners And A Huey Full Of Arvn Soldiers, Took On Experienced North Vietnamese Antiaircraft Artillery Gunners, With No Meaningful Intelligence Briefings Or A Rational Plan On How To Cut The Trail. More Than One Hundred Helicopters Were Lost And More Than Four Hundred Aircraft Sustained Combat Damage. Gross Himself Was Shot Down And Left In The Field During One Assault.Rattler Oneseven Will Appeal To Those Interested In The Vietnam War And To All Armed Forces, Especially Aviators, Who Have Served For Their Country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Rattler One-Seven? A: Rattler One-Seven primarily explores the experiences of an inexperienced helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, detailing his transformation into a seasoned combat veteran.
- Q: Who is the author of Rattler One-Seven? A: The author of Rattler One-Seven is Chuck Gross, who served as an army helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
- Q: What type of book is Rattler One-Seven? A: Rattler One-Seven is a military biography and memoir that recounts the author's personal experiences and reflections during the Vietnam War.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still fully readable.
- Q: How many pages does Rattler One-Seven have? A: Rattler One-Seven has a total of 229 pages.
- Q: What format is Rattler One-Seven available in? A: Rattler One-Seven is available in hardcover format.
- Q: When was Rattler One-Seven published? A: Rattler One-Seven was published on June 4, 2004.
- Q: What is the significance of the call sign 'Rattler One-Seven'? A: The call sign 'Rattler One-Seven' is the identifier used by Chuck Gross during his missions as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
- Q: What audience would be interested in Rattler One-Seven? A: Rattler One-Seven appeals to readers interested in the Vietnam War, military history, and those with a connection to aviation or armed forces.
- Q: Does Rattler One-Seven include personal anecdotes or letters? A: Yes, Rattler One-Seven is based on personal notes and letters written home by Chuck Gross, providing an authentic perspective on his wartime experiences.