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Steel My Soldiers' Hearts: The Hopeless to Hardcore Transformation of the U.S. Army, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry, Vietnam,New
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Colonel David H. Hackworth, one of America's most decorated soldiers, lays bare his most daring and legendary tour of duty.1966With a full year of Vietnam combat and five months of incountry intense afteraction analysis under his pistol belt, Hackworth pens the classic tactical handbook the Vietnam Primer with military historian Samuel Marshall. In a radical shift from the World War IIera tactics then employed in Vietnam, Hackworth stresses the necessity of using disciplined, small units of welltrained men to best fight the hitandrun warfare of the elusive Viet Cong. 'Out G'ing the G,' he called his tactics.1969Hackworth's expertise lands him back in Vietnam. The Army's message is clearput up, or shut up. Given the 'hopeless,' moraledrained 4/39than infantry battalion of poorly led draftees with one of the Army's worst casualty ratesHackworth leads from up front and finds the best in every one of his grunts. Together, they take a page from the VC, write their own book, and become the meanest in the Mekong Deltathe Hardcore Recondos.2002With the U.S. again facing elusive insurgent foesand the hitandrun tactics of the international terror networks we're presently up againstthe 4/39th Hardcore Battalion's successes provide hardwon lessonslearned that are more applicable now than ever.A tour de force of frontline combat action, Steel My Soldiers' Hearts takes readers alongside sniper missions, into grunt ambush actions, above fields of fire with hardhitting helicopter strikes, and inside the quagmire of command politics. Hackworth graduates the Mekong Delta brotherhood into the pantheon of our nation's most heroic warriors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts'? A: The main theme of 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' revolves around Colonel David H. Hackworth's transformation of the U.S. Army's 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry during the Vietnam War, emphasizing innovative tactics and leadership in overcoming challenges faced by troops.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' is Colonel David H. Hackworth, a highly decorated soldier known for his military expertise and firsthand experiences in Vietnam.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' is a hardcover military memoir that details Hackworth's experiences and insights during the Vietnam War.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' has a total of 512 pages, providing an in-depth look at Hackworth's military strategies and leadership.
- Q: When was 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' published? A: 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' was published on May 1, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' is suitable for readers interested in military history, particularly those focused on the Vietnam War and tactical military strategies.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but is still functional and readable.
- Q: What significant events does the book cover? A: The book covers significant events from Hackworth's combat experience in Vietnam, including sniper missions and the dynamics of command politics.
- Q: Does the book include lessons applicable to modern military strategies? A: Yes, the book provides hard-won lessons from the past that are considered applicable to current military strategies and tactics in combating insurgent threats.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts' is available in its first edition.