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The Odyssey Of Echo Company: The 1968 Tet Offensive And The Epic Battle To Survive The Vietnam War
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A Powerful Work Of Literary Military History From The New York Times Bestselling Author Of In Harms Way And Horse Soldiers, The Harrowing, Redemptive, And Utterly Unforgettable Account Of An American Army Reconnaissance Platoons Fight For Survival During The Vietnam Warwhose Searing Experiences Reverberate Today Among The Millions Of American Families Touched By This War.On A Single Night, January 31, 1968, As Many As 100,000 Soldiers In The North Vietnamese Army Attacked Thirtysix Cities Throughout South Vietnam, Hoping To Topple The Government And Dislodge American Forces. Forty Young American Soldiers Of An Army Reconnaissance Platoon (Echo Company, 1/501) Of The 101St Airborne Division And Hailing From Small Farms, Beach Towns, And Such Big Cities As Chicago And Los Angeles Are Suddenly Thrust Into Savage Combat, Having Been Incountry Only A Few Weeks. Their Battles Against Both North Vietnamese Army Soldiers And Toughened Viet Cong Guerillas Are Relentless, Often Handtohand, And Waged Night And Day Across Landing Zones, Rice Paddies, Hamlets, And Dense Jungle. The Exhausting Daytoday Existence, Which Involves Ambushes On Both Sides, Grueling Gun Battles, And Heroic Rescues Of Wounded Comrades, Forges The Group Into A Lifelong Brotherhood. The Odyssey Of Echo Company Is About The Young Men Who Survived This Epic Span, And Centers On The Searing Experiences Of One Of Them, Stanley Parker, Who Is Wounded Three Times During The Fighting.When The Young Men Come Home, Some Encounter A Country That Doesnt Understand What They Have Suffered And Survived. Many Of Them Fall Silent, Knowing That Few Of Their Countrymen Want To Hear The Remarkable Story They Have Lived To Telluntil Now. Based On Hundreds Of Hours Of Interviews, Dozens Of Personal Letters Written In The Combat Zone, Pentagon Afteraction Reports, And Travel To The Battle Sites With Some Of The Soldiers (Who Meet Their Vietnamese Counterpart), And Augmented By Detailed Maps And Remarkable Combat Zone Photographs, The Odyssey Of Echo Company Breaks Through The Wall Of Time To Recount Ordinary Young American Men In An Extraordinary Time In America And Confirms Doug Stantons Prominence As An Unparalleled Storyteller Of Our Age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Odyssey of Echo Company'? A: 'The Odyssey of Echo Company' recounts the harrowing experiences of an American army reconnaissance platoon during the Vietnam War, specifically focusing on the 1968 Tet Offensive.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Odyssey of Echo Company' is Doug Stanton, a New York Times bestselling author known for his works on military history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Odyssey of Echo Company' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the experiences of soldiers during the Vietnam War.
- Q: When was 'The Odyssey of Echo Company' published? A: 'The Odyssey of Echo Company' was published on September 19, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, 'The Odyssey of Echo Company' is particularly suited for readers interested in military history, as it offers an in-depth narrative based on interviews and historical accounts from the Vietnam War.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts from soldiers? A: Yes, the book is based on hundreds of hours of interviews and personal letters from soldiers, providing authentic perspectives on their experiences.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Themes of brotherhood, survival, trauma, and the struggle of veterans to reintegrate into society are explored throughout 'The Odyssey of Echo Company'.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: 'The Odyssey of Echo Company' is a first edition, offering readers the original narrative as intended by the author.
- Q: Where can I find more information about the book's content? A: Additional information about 'The Odyssey of Echo Company' can be found in the book's description, reviews, and related literature on military history.