Last Stand At Khe Sanh by Gregg Jones
The U.S. Marines' Finest Hour in Vietnam
A gripping, meticulously researched account of the 77-day 1968 siege of Khe Sanh, following U.S. Marines and their commanders as they endure relentless North Vietnamese artillery and infantry attacks while relying on massive airpower and perilous resupply flights to survive. It places the battle within the broader Tet Offensive and American political and military decision-making, examining strategic debates over whether Khe Sanh was a diversion or a decisive objective and revealing the strains on leadership, logistics, and morale. Drawing on interviews and archival material, the narrative recreates frontline combat, the psychological toll of siege warfare, and the battle’s aftermath, assessing how Khe Sanh shaped public perception and policy during the Vietnam War.
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- 2014
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- American
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- English
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