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Sappers in the Wire: The Life and Death of Firebase Mary Ann (Volume 45) (WilliamsFord Texas A&M University Military History Se,Used
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During the night of 2728 March 1971, a Viet Cong sapper company infiltrated Fire Support Base Mary Ann, the forwardmost position in the 23d Division (Americal), Snipping through the defensive wire and entering the base without alerting a single guard in a single perimeter bunker, they killed thirty U.S. soldiers and wounded eightytwo in a humiliating defeat that sounded the death knell for the reputation of the once proud U.S. Army in Vietnam.Although one of the most famous actions of the war, it has never before received a fullscale account. Keith William Nolan has drawn on recently declassified documents and interviews with more than fifty veterans of the 1st Battalion of the 46th Infantrythe unit on Firebase Mary Annto recreate minutebyminute the events of that night, as well as to understand how the military situation in the waning days of the Vietnam War allowed such a disaster to occur. It was a period fraught with problemscombat refusals, drug abuse, racial strife, and fraggingsand Nolan shows how the 146th Infantry dealt with them. He describes in detail the personalities of the key players in the 146th and the battalion's previous operations around FSB Mary Ann.The heroism of the grunts, the horror of the carnage, and the nature of guerrilla fighting are all revealed in this first full account of the firebase's story. The vivid detail and immediacy of the firstperson accounts give an unprecedented view of the daytoday tempo of operations and state of morale in the U.S. Army in the tragic final period of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Sappers in the Wire'? A: The book focuses on the events of the Viet Cong attack on Firebase Mary Ann during the Vietnam War, detailing the infiltration and the subsequent consequences for U.S. forces.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sappers in the Wire'? A: The book is authored by Keith William Nolan, who has extensively researched the topic and interviewed numerous veterans.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This listing is for a used book in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still fully readable.
- Q: When was 'Sappers in the Wire' published? A: The book was published on October 29, 2007.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Southeast Asia, focusing specifically on Vietnam War history.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include first-person accounts? A: Yes, the book includes vivid first-person accounts from veterans, providing an immediate view of the events on that night.
- Q: Is there any information about the military context during the attack? A: Yes, the book discusses the broader military situation and issues within the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, including combat refusals and internal strife.
- Q: What insights does the book provide regarding the soldiers’ experiences? A: The book reveals the heroism, horror, and challenges faced by soldiers on Firebase Mary Ann, offering a comprehensive view of their experiences.