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Last Stand at Khe Sanh
- The US Marines’ Finest Hour in Vietnam
- Narrated by: William Hughes
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
The vivid, fast-paced account of the siege of Khe Sanh told through the eyes of the men who lived it.
For seventy-seven days in 1968, amid fears that America faced its own disastrous Dien Bien Phu, six thousand US Marines held off thirty thousand North Vietnamese Army regulars at the remote mountain stronghold called Khe Sanh. It was the biggest battle of the Vietnam War, with sharp ground engagements, devastating artillery duels, and massive US air strikes. After several weeks of heroic defense, the besieged Americans struck back in a series of bold assaults, and the North Vietnamese withdrew with heavy losses.
Last Stand at Khe Sanh is the vivid, fast-paced account of the dramatic confrontation as experienced by the men who were there: Marine riflemen and grenadiers, artillery and air observers, platoon leaders and company commanders, Navy corpsmen and helicopter pilots, and a plucky band of US Army Special Forces. Based on extensive archival research and more than one hundred interviews with participants, Last Stand at Khe Sanh captures the courage and camaraderie of the defenders and delivers the fullest account yet of this epic battle.
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- JB
- 26-09-21
Fantastic
A well researched, written and narrated book. The detail was amazing, especially the stories of individual named marines. Probably the toughest battle of the Vietnam war, and if you are interested in that conflict this book is a must have.
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- Mark Doyle
- 05-09-21
This was a story
This was a well researched and brutal story on the futility of that conflict
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- Simon Faure
- 20-08-21
Vietnam conflict the insiders view
Great narrative for the book well read and immensely listenable I would recommend that as its in the subscription cost then its a must listen for all people interested in this historic war.
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- Toby
- 23-10-21
Very Descriptive
Absolutely fantastic account. Great depth of information and endless personal accounts that really brought the story alive and was quite honestly upsetting, but only right that we hear such raw tragic stories. Would happily have paid for this audio book.
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- Iain D. Metcalfe
- 12-09-21
Excellent Story
Well researched, well written and well read. Listening to Last Stand at Khe Sanh was an enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.
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- Philip Eddington
- 12-10-22
A harrowing tale
This is a book full of detail of the bravery of the young marines asked to defend a very hostile location. i
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- Littlerhino
- 05-08-22
brutally truth of warfare
I was unsure at listening to this to begin with but gave it a go. I'm so glad I did. easily one the best war history of Vietnams war against the US. graphic and well described
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- melvyn jones
- 01-07-22
Brothers, ( dead and alive ) in arms.
Brave men holding a camp under siege. Experiencing artillery and mortar attacks, risky transport in and out and other types of deprivation.
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- BC11
- 27-04-23
A must listen if interested in the Vietnam War
Great audiobook. I found the pace gripping and the way the author seamlessly jumps from one soldiers account to another to tell the story is remarkable. An amazing story which paints a vivid picture of an horrific siege for everyone involved.
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- Deebee
- 10-11-22
Expertly told
Well paced,. great detail, from the mechanics of war , to the action, heroism and tragedy.
10/10
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