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The Airmen #3
We Stand Alone
“A historical novel that reads like a modern political thriller, full of exciting action, larger-than-life characters, and unforgettable events.” — Kirkus ReviewsA Daring Plan. A Deadly Trap. The Siege at Dien Bien Phu.Hanoi 1953. An American fighter pilot, Tom Coyle, volunteers to fly for the French military during the Indochina War. “Just cargo and troops, no combat” that is the deal. Make some money and head back to the states before he and his friend, Earthquake McGoon, get their asses shot off. But things rarely go as planned…French commander Major Marcel Bigeard is the fittest man in the army, eats raw onions for breakfast, and has courage beyond reason. He leads his brigade of elite paratroopers into the Muong Thanh Valley, far from French supply lines. A dilapidated airfield is rebuilt into a fortified air bridge – the paratroopers’ lifeline and only means of escape.The French garrison is a tempting target for Ho Chi Minh and his General Vo Nguyen Giap, considered the most brilliant military strategist of his time. Such a victory could bring a swift end to the seven-year-long war between the Viet Minh and the French. To win, they will need to achieve the most remarkable engineering feat of the 20th century before the French can slip away.But the French aren’t going anywhere. They want the rebels to attack…The Viet Minh and French paratroopers square off in a winner-take-all battle in this unforgettable epic based on actual events and real people. If you are a fan of history with accurate details and riveting suspense, then you’ll love David Lee Corley’s historical war novel – We Stand Alone."David Lee Corley establishes himself as one of the masters of the thriller genre with rock-solid characters and a great plot." — Readers' Favorite"Not only are the characters compelling, but Corley skillfully builds tension with purposeful prose using sensory details and vivid descriptions." — Forward Clarion"The book's greatest strength, perhaps, lies in its precision and delivery. The author has clearly done his homework..." — BlueInk Review
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Published April 3, 2018
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David Lee Corley
50 books47 followersI am a Hollywood screenwriter turned novelist. I am also a nomad.
Four years ago, I sold or gave away just about everything I owned and set myself adrift in the world. I lived out of my backpack and circumnavigated the earth three times. My journey has changed me and I am strangely unafraid. I have no plans to end my quest to see far corners of our planet. I figure life will take care of itself.
It has been a wild ride. I search for great stories and characters as I travel, many of which end up in my novels. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
I am still a nomad.
Four years ago, I sold or gave away just about everything I owned and set myself adrift in the world. I lived out of my backpack and circumnavigated the earth three times. My journey has changed me and I am strangely unafraid. I have no plans to end my quest to see far corners of our planet. I figure life will take care of itself.
It has been a wild ride. I search for great stories and characters as I travel, many of which end up in my novels. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
I am still a nomad.
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August 28, 2021
A Top Notch Historical Fiction Novel!
Tom Coyle is a former U.S. Army Air Corps pilot and veteran of World War Two and U.S. Air Force veteran pilot of the Korean War. Like many vets, he struggles to find his way in the future. When his longtime friend and pilot Jim 'Earthquake McGoon' McGovern approaches him about flying for the French who are fighting the Viet Minh, Tom is reluctant.
"It's just flying cargo supplies and troops, Tom," McGoon tells him. "No combat! And the money's grreat."
Tom agrees to sign on to fly for the French, who do pay well and are in desperate need of pilots. Tom's reluctance soon dissipates upon meeting French journalist, Brigitte Friang, a modern 20th Century woman determined to make a name of her place in a then-man's world. But Tom's attraction for Brigitte does not go unnoticed by her former lover and protector, Major Bruno Bigeard, a tough-as-nails paratrooper.
When Bruno is ordered to take his unit and defend the French garrison at Dien Bien Phu, matters are complicated when Brigitte comes along to write their story. Tom flying the plane taking them does not help the friction between Brigitte's two courters. When the Viet Minh strike the French garrison in one of history's most pivotal battles ever, the three realize they must put personal feelings aside and focus on surviving what becomes a battle no one ever dreamed possible.
I enjoy historical fiction and this novel by David Lee Corley is one of the best I've read. He blends real-life persons of the time (circa 1954) with fictional characters in such a way I was hard-pressed to determine which was fact vs. which was fiction. His attention to detail and respect for both sides of the First Indochina War does not go unnoticed. The author did his research and his ability to captivate the reader is unmatched. I bought all 6 books in the Airmen Series before I even finished Book 1, and now I'm looking forward to the quiet time in the morning with a cup of coffee and a fine number of books to read.
Keep on reading!
David Lucero
Tom Coyle is a former U.S. Army Air Corps pilot and veteran of World War Two and U.S. Air Force veteran pilot of the Korean War. Like many vets, he struggles to find his way in the future. When his longtime friend and pilot Jim 'Earthquake McGoon' McGovern approaches him about flying for the French who are fighting the Viet Minh, Tom is reluctant.
"It's just flying cargo supplies and troops, Tom," McGoon tells him. "No combat! And the money's grreat."
Tom agrees to sign on to fly for the French, who do pay well and are in desperate need of pilots. Tom's reluctance soon dissipates upon meeting French journalist, Brigitte Friang, a modern 20th Century woman determined to make a name of her place in a then-man's world. But Tom's attraction for Brigitte does not go unnoticed by her former lover and protector, Major Bruno Bigeard, a tough-as-nails paratrooper.
When Bruno is ordered to take his unit and defend the French garrison at Dien Bien Phu, matters are complicated when Brigitte comes along to write their story. Tom flying the plane taking them does not help the friction between Brigitte's two courters. When the Viet Minh strike the French garrison in one of history's most pivotal battles ever, the three realize they must put personal feelings aside and focus on surviving what becomes a battle no one ever dreamed possible.
I enjoy historical fiction and this novel by David Lee Corley is one of the best I've read. He blends real-life persons of the time (circa 1954) with fictional characters in such a way I was hard-pressed to determine which was fact vs. which was fiction. His attention to detail and respect for both sides of the First Indochina War does not go unnoticed. The author did his research and his ability to captivate the reader is unmatched. I bought all 6 books in the Airmen Series before I even finished Book 1, and now I'm looking forward to the quiet time in the morning with a cup of coffee and a fine number of books to read.
Keep on reading!
David Lucero
April 18, 2020
After the second world war France tried to retain its hold on Vietnam; a country they had exploited for its rubber plantations. A communist inspired element of the native population, aspiring to liberate their country from foreign colonization, known as the Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh and General Võ Nguyên Giáp, marshal their forces for the decisive battle of Dien Bien Phu. This was the turning point of the war.
The novel reads somewhat like a Hollywood script. There are plenty of graphic combat scenes and romantic tension between three of the principle fictional characters (one of whom is an American pilot).
Corley maintains a brisk tempo as the defense of Dien Bien Phu reaches a crescendo. In the epilogue we learn this is the first of three “Airmen” novels featuring some of the main characters introduced here.
The novel reads somewhat like a Hollywood script. There are plenty of graphic combat scenes and romantic tension between three of the principle fictional characters (one of whom is an American pilot).
Corley maintains a brisk tempo as the defense of Dien Bien Phu reaches a crescendo. In the epilogue we learn this is the first of three “Airmen” novels featuring some of the main characters introduced here.
April 18, 2019
1953, Hanoi, China. A French General intends to end the Indochina war. 15,000 parachute troops go into Vietnam as a decoy.
Tom Coyle (American pilot) flies for the French AF.
His contract is somewhat misleading.
Thinks don’t go as planned & he meets Brigitte Friang (French war correspondent).
They soon begin a romance.
The Viet Minh forces could change both their lives.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Indochina War historical book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Indochina War movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
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Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Tom Coyle (American pilot) flies for the French AF.
His contract is somewhat misleading.
Thinks don’t go as planned & he meets Brigitte Friang (French war correspondent).
They soon begin a romance.
The Viet Minh forces could change both their lives.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Indochina War historical book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Indochina War movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Bookzio; Telos LLC; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
August 4, 2018
Outstanding read
Quite a tribute to the men and women of both sides. Historically accurate and well written. Can't wait for more!
Quite a tribute to the men and women of both sides. Historically accurate and well written. Can't wait for more!
November 6, 2018
A very detailed story of one of the longest battles ever recorded.
Hanoi 1953, French Military Headquarters/
France has been trying to settle unrest caused by the Viet Minh in the provincial area of Indochine or what would become Vietnam.
They are using leftover equipment from WWII and are in need of pilots. They have decided to make a stand in the valley of Muong Thanh near the provincial capital of Dien Bien Phu in the tree covered highlands. An area near the border of Cambodia.
As the French Military drops their paratroopers on the floor of the picturesque valley, the Viet Minh secretly start to make their move, a move so brash and unattainable it seems ridiculous to even try.
The story is made most humanistic with the fleshing out of a parade of wonderful characters. As two American pilots lured by big paychecks airlift in the troops, equipment, food, supplies they meet the audacious young French female reporter who is the only female on site. She learns her ex-lover is on site. He and her worked within the French Resistance while France was under German occupation. All personnel are war hardened professionals with much experience. But, another war hardened country is backing the communist Viet Minh.
What happens here is a lesson in strategy and military might. But, did anyone learn from previous battles and who learned the most.
Hanoi 1953, French Military Headquarters/
France has been trying to settle unrest caused by the Viet Minh in the provincial area of Indochine or what would become Vietnam.
They are using leftover equipment from WWII and are in need of pilots. They have decided to make a stand in the valley of Muong Thanh near the provincial capital of Dien Bien Phu in the tree covered highlands. An area near the border of Cambodia.
As the French Military drops their paratroopers on the floor of the picturesque valley, the Viet Minh secretly start to make their move, a move so brash and unattainable it seems ridiculous to even try.
The story is made most humanistic with the fleshing out of a parade of wonderful characters. As two American pilots lured by big paychecks airlift in the troops, equipment, food, supplies they meet the audacious young French female reporter who is the only female on site. She learns her ex-lover is on site. He and her worked within the French Resistance while France was under German occupation. All personnel are war hardened professionals with much experience. But, another war hardened country is backing the communist Viet Minh.
What happens here is a lesson in strategy and military might. But, did anyone learn from previous battles and who learned the most.
March 23, 2019
This book deals with the most important battle in the history of France's presence in Asia as an imperial power, narrating a story from a French-American perspective. While its narration remains loyal to history, it falls apart as a story. The characters are falling in and off the story and there are too many of them. Scenes are worthy of a Hollywood third rate action movies and some are totally unnecessary. Anyhow, read it if you are interested in history.
May 28, 2021
Excellent read!
I really enjoyed the human aspect of this battle. Lots of details on strategy and the why battles are won or lost.
I enjoyed every minute of this book and can’t wait to read the next one in the series.
I really enjoyed the human aspect of this battle. Lots of details on strategy and the why battles are won or lost.
I enjoyed every minute of this book and can’t wait to read the next one in the series.
October 23, 2018
Really liked this book.
February 24, 2019
Good read!. Didn't know that much about the French-Indochina war. After reading it make me wonder why the US got involved in 'Nam after watching the French fail miserably.
January 9, 2024
Good historical fiction, part of a series that follows the war in Indochina from the ending of WWII to the final French defeat and the division of Vietnam into north and south.
July 7, 2023
Overall, very good. I would have liked more on how the Eisenhower administration was assessing these events as well as the aftermath and subsequent Geneva Accords.
March 6, 2019
Disappointed. This novel failed at being a novel. Which is a bummer, because, in the midst of ALL the Vietnam War nonfiction available on Kindle Unlimited, I specifically chose this book because I wanted to read a novel. Instead, I got something that felt like the author TRYING to write journalistic nonfiction (a la Laura Hillenbrand), but not wanting to commit to the level of accuracy that would require, so just did what he could, filled in the blanks with his imagination, and slapped the word “novel” on the description.
So, basically? This book tries to be both fiction and nonfiction and fails at both. I was a little generous with stars, because, well, it DID teach me a bit, and that’s always a good thing. It was also fairly easy to follow for someone who doesn’t know much about Vietnam War history. Honestly, what ruined the book (as in, made me dislike it in general and not just be disappointed in it as a novel) was the parts where it DOES try to be a novel. The characters had the personalities of watered-down salsa, the love triangle was cringeworthy, the plot – as in, the STORY of a character pursuing something – was AWFUL.
Take the character. Coyle, the main character (or at least, the closest thing there was to a main character in this weird headhoppy/bad third person omniscient soup) was weak. There was nothing to him. Nothing motivated him to make decisions except his love interest (who also had no personality besides being a generic Strong Independent Desirable Woman.) At one point, he decides – within a paragraph – to abandon his moral code for this love interest who he’s known for only a few days and been on like one date with. (He was opposed to the French occupation of Vietnam, and had agreed to help France fly supply planes on the condition that he would ONLY be flying supplies, NOT fighting. But he, again, WITHIN A PARAGRAPH, takes a combat job as soon as he’s offered one because his love interest is French therefore he wants France to win because she’d be in danger if it doesn’t – the combat job is to burn a bunch of noncombatants carrying supplies between villages WITH NAPALM. So. Killing a bunch of people. In a war he doesn’t believe in and has no patriotic duty to participate in. Just because he has vague reasons to fear for some girl’s safety that he barely knows. WITHIN A PARAGRAPH. Such a flimsy sense of morals made any further attempts to make him sympathetic completely null – he is nothing but an infatuated sheep with no convictions.)
There wasn’t a lot of plot so much as there were things that happened. (And for the record, because I KNOW someone will misunderstand this, there could definitely be interesting stories out there about people who abandon their moral codes in war. That could be fascinating, if it was done thoughtfully, but this wasn't.)
The ending did not make sense. I’m always hesitant to admit that, because I’m sure there’s someone who understood the ending and thinks I’m the dumb one for not getting it. But the ending didn't make sense.
So, basically? This book tries to be both fiction and nonfiction and fails at both. I was a little generous with stars, because, well, it DID teach me a bit, and that’s always a good thing. It was also fairly easy to follow for someone who doesn’t know much about Vietnam War history. Honestly, what ruined the book (as in, made me dislike it in general and not just be disappointed in it as a novel) was the parts where it DOES try to be a novel. The characters had the personalities of watered-down salsa, the love triangle was cringeworthy, the plot – as in, the STORY of a character pursuing something – was AWFUL.
Take the character. Coyle, the main character (or at least, the closest thing there was to a main character in this weird headhoppy/bad third person omniscient soup) was weak. There was nothing to him. Nothing motivated him to make decisions except his love interest (who also had no personality besides being a generic Strong Independent Desirable Woman.) At one point, he decides – within a paragraph – to abandon his moral code for this love interest who he’s known for only a few days and been on like one date with. (He was opposed to the French occupation of Vietnam, and had agreed to help France fly supply planes on the condition that he would ONLY be flying supplies, NOT fighting. But he, again, WITHIN A PARAGRAPH, takes a combat job as soon as he’s offered one because his love interest is French therefore he wants France to win because she’d be in danger if it doesn’t – the combat job is to burn a bunch of noncombatants carrying supplies between villages WITH NAPALM. So. Killing a bunch of people. In a war he doesn’t believe in and has no patriotic duty to participate in. Just because he has vague reasons to fear for some girl’s safety that he barely knows. WITHIN A PARAGRAPH. Such a flimsy sense of morals made any further attempts to make him sympathetic completely null – he is nothing but an infatuated sheep with no convictions.)
There wasn’t a lot of plot so much as there were things that happened. (And for the record, because I KNOW someone will misunderstand this, there could definitely be interesting stories out there about people who abandon their moral codes in war. That could be fascinating, if it was done thoughtfully, but this wasn't.)
The ending did not make sense. I’m always hesitant to admit that, because I’m sure there’s someone who understood the ending and thinks I’m the dumb one for not getting it. But the ending didn't make sense.
September 26, 2019
This book hammers home the brutality or war. I think it’s a book that high school and college aged people should read.
I would have ranked this book with 5 stars but there were no maps. The book would have greatly benefited from a few maps: where the war took place, how the garrison was positioned in regards to the mountains and the movement of the troops. No maps was a big disappointment for me.
I would have ranked this book with 5 stars but there were no maps. The book would have greatly benefited from a few maps: where the war took place, how the garrison was positioned in regards to the mountains and the movement of the troops. No maps was a big disappointment for me.
August 31, 2019
Really good read. Provides an excellent overview with great characters
Very readable. The book went by quickly and while historical fiction, provided good insight into the French and Vietnamese mind sets in 1954. Technical details seemed accurate and the conduct of the battle was accurate as well.
Very readable. The book went by quickly and while historical fiction, provided good insight into the French and Vietnamese mind sets in 1954. Technical details seemed accurate and the conduct of the battle was accurate as well.
June 6, 2018
Good story.
Enjoyed the book. Need spacing when changing to different characters or locations. That would give reader a heads up , making the reading flow more smoothly.
To all Vietnam veterans, welcome home!
Enjoyed the book. Need spacing when changing to different characters or locations. That would give reader a heads up , making the reading flow more smoothly.
To all Vietnam veterans, welcome home!
October 19, 2024
A Lesson in the Learning
This novel focuses on the events of the siege at Dien Bien Phu, emphasizing the courageous defense put up by the besieged French Legionnaires. Their story exemplifies remarkable bravery and dedication to their duties.
Davis Lee Courley effectively presents the historical details of the positions held by both the French and the Viet Minh. He enhances the narrative by introducing fictional characters, which helps to engage the reader. The events at Dien Bien Phu should have served as an important lesson for both the French and the Americans about the difficulties of imposing their will in Vietnam. This defeat was a harsh lesson for both nations. Those who sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War deserved a clearer understanding of their ultimate sacrifice.This novel focuses on the events of the siege at Dien Bien Phu, emphasizing the courageous defense put up by the besieged French Legionnaires. Their story exemplifies remarkable bravery and dedication to their duties.
This novel focuses on the events of the siege at Dien Bien Phu, emphasizing the courageous defense put up by the besieged French Legionnaires. Their story exemplifies remarkable bravery and dedication to their duties.
Davis Lee Courley effectively presents the historical details of the positions held by both the French and the Viet Minh. He enhances the narrative by introducing fictional characters, which helps to engage the reader. The events at Dien Bien Phu should have served as an important lesson for both the French and the Americans about the difficulties of imposing their will in Vietnam. This defeat was a harsh lesson for both nations. Those who sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War deserved a clearer understanding of their ultimate sacrifice.This novel focuses on the events of the siege at Dien Bien Phu, emphasizing the courageous defense put up by the besieged French Legionnaires. Their story exemplifies remarkable bravery and dedication to their duties.
June 16, 2020
If you’re intrigued with the history of Indochina, from the early 30s through the end of the Vietnam War, then you’ll enjoy Corley’s Airmen Series. For years the French controlled a major portion of Indochina, from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia to portions of Thailand. Then came the historic battle of Ðiên Biên Phù in 1954 which ended France’s domination of the area. The Communist rebels under Hô Chí Minh and General Võ Nguyên Giáp (one of the greatest military strategists of the 20th century) were on the march to end colonialism in Vietnam. Corley tells the story through American pilot Tom Coyle, a veteran pilot hired by the French Airforce to fly cargo out of Hanoi and into Ðiên Biên Phù. It’s a good thriller, an easy read, and an important historic lesson (which we ignored) of what happened to the French at Ðiên Biên Phù.
March 4, 2019
Good historical fiction
The style is simple and clean. The characters have the same feel as those in an historical account of such a battle. He seems to have created a feel for the historical leaders but unfortunately added a love story that didn't serve the novel.
The action follows actual historical unfolding but as told from the point of view of varied characters. It isn't a detailed history of the battle. You might find several other conflicting casualty numbers for both French and Vietnamese forces, which isn't uncommon for military history.
This is a good account of the major players, what the Indochinese War looked like at the time and not a bad novel.
The style is simple and clean. The characters have the same feel as those in an historical account of such a battle. He seems to have created a feel for the historical leaders but unfortunately added a love story that didn't serve the novel.
The action follows actual historical unfolding but as told from the point of view of varied characters. It isn't a detailed history of the battle. You might find several other conflicting casualty numbers for both French and Vietnamese forces, which isn't uncommon for military history.
This is a good account of the major players, what the Indochinese War looked like at the time and not a bad novel.
April 21, 2019
A DLC. Historical Account of Viet Nam/The French/The Americans
DLC. has. penned a fact based account of the French-Info China War that lasted seven years at a cost of 55K men. The war was fought after the split of Viet Man into North and South. The war as defined by DLC., Which I agree with, accomplished nothing at all. The French surrendered the country after losing face at the last battle Den Ben II. This is an excellent read of a historical presentation by DLC, which should have introduced the United States to believe they would never quit. The U.S. List an additional 55K men and accomplished nothing......DEHS
DLC. has. penned a fact based account of the French-Info China War that lasted seven years at a cost of 55K men. The war was fought after the split of Viet Man into North and South. The war as defined by DLC., Which I agree with, accomplished nothing at all. The French surrendered the country after losing face at the last battle Den Ben II. This is an excellent read of a historical presentation by DLC, which should have introduced the United States to believe they would never quit. The U.S. List an additional 55K men and accomplished nothing......DEHS
July 4, 2024
This is the first book I have read from David Lee Corley, but it won't be the last.
The reason it caught my eye was it is about the Dien Bien Phu, a battle I have always read about extensively. Though it is historical fiction, Corley has really managed to represent both the French and the Vietnamese thoughtfully and realistically regarding the build up and the battle. His battle scenes are excellent and at least to my eye reflect accurately on how the battle evolved. Interwoven is a light romance between an ex-pat American pilot and a French journalist. It is nicely tied into the main story and I enjoyed that aspect as well.
The reason it caught my eye was it is about the Dien Bien Phu, a battle I have always read about extensively. Though it is historical fiction, Corley has really managed to represent both the French and the Vietnamese thoughtfully and realistically regarding the build up and the battle. His battle scenes are excellent and at least to my eye reflect accurately on how the battle evolved. Interwoven is a light romance between an ex-pat American pilot and a French journalist. It is nicely tied into the main story and I enjoyed that aspect as well.
March 22, 2020
Exceptional Read
Great read after serving in Vietnam in 1967-68 it brought back memories of the country. Also open my eyes on why we were there! I would recommend anyone who served during the Vietnam war to read all of these books.
Great read after serving in Vietnam in 1967-68 it brought back memories of the country. Also open my eyes on why we were there! I would recommend anyone who served during the Vietnam war to read all of these books.
March 10, 2022
Again, Mr. Corley is a real student of history and injects his characters into the action. It becomes very relatable to the reader. This whole just draws you from book to the next. It puts what you know about history into a new context by knowing characters that went through each act!
August 4, 2022
Very ilighting
Hopefully most of the facts in this book are correctly. As I have little knowledge of this conflict
Most seem believable and the accounts p of the way both sides fought seems correct.
Very exciting reading and battle were well written.
Hopefully most of the facts in this book are correctly. As I have little knowledge of this conflict
Most seem believable and the accounts p of the way both sides fought seems correct.
Very exciting reading and battle were well written.
February 9, 2023
we Stand Alone
An interesting look into the final months of the French war in Indochina, specifically Dien Bien Phu. I enjoy the war novels, they give me insight into what my daddy, brother and uncles as well as friends endured. Very good book to read.
An interesting look into the final months of the French war in Indochina, specifically Dien Bien Phu. I enjoy the war novels, they give me insight into what my daddy, brother and uncles as well as friends endured. Very good book to read.
May 16, 2024
A taut fictionalized retelling of Dien Ben Phu
This tome is a sterling account Of the French defeat at Down Ben Phu. The author author writes very well and incorporated many details of the true history. This is one of those occasions when fiction captures the truth of a story.
This tome is a sterling account Of the French defeat at Down Ben Phu. The author author writes very well and incorporated many details of the true history. This is one of those occasions when fiction captures the truth of a story.
April 29, 2018
Loved it!
Great story, great writing, love history and as a Viet Nam vet - should have read this in the early , 60's instead of now.
Great story, great writing, love history and as a Viet Nam vet - should have read this in the early , 60's instead of now.
July 15, 2018
Excellent. Very good read
A captivating read of history most people don't know. A precursor to American involvement to The Vietnam War. I need to read the rest of the Airmen Series.
A captivating read of history most people don't know. A precursor to American involvement to The Vietnam War. I need to read the rest of the Airmen Series.
October 31, 2018
excellent fast read
just a great period review of dien bien phu and the mid 50 s. well written and easy to follow
just a great period review of dien bien phu and the mid 50 s. well written and easy to follow
March 12, 2019
I like it
Great way to get the history of the event. Simple and easy to read move alone well with enjoyable characters
Great way to get the history of the event. Simple and easy to read move alone well with enjoyable characters
July 13, 2019
Seriously what a great story. The author was able to have get character development along with keeping the story moving forward. Seriously one of the best books I’ve read this year.
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