[(Semper-Fi: Vietnam - From Da Nang to the DMZ - Marine Corps Campaigns, 1965-1975 )] [Author: Edward F. Murphy] [Aug-2003]

by Edward F. Murphy

The gutsy, glorious saga of the Marines in Vietnam, told in stark, riveting detail.

Genres: History, Military Fiction, Military History, Nonfiction, American History, War

Unknown Binding

First published May 1, 1997

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good down in the mud and the jungle history of the United States Marine Corps' involvement in the Vietnam [undeclared] War from the beginning in 1965 through the final withdrawal in 1975. While there are some general policy discussions the author describes many small unit actions. He also looks at the war fighting techniques and policies of the Corps as opposed to political agendas. Semper Fi focuses on the ground war with only a handful of references to Marine air. Overall it is a good review of the war even if written by an army veteran. [I had to get in the inter-service dig].

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dry but detailed history of the leading role the Marine Corps played during the long war in Vietnam. A war I participated in as a young radio operator in 3/3 in 1969-1970. It's a distinguished history indeed and the great adventure of my life. Semper Fi General Murphy and all the Marines who fought there.............Ed

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good account of the Marine actions in Vietnam.