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Papa Bravo Romeo - U.S. Navy Patrol Boats at War in Vietnam

By: Ballantine Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Reference Books (Ballantine Books)

Last Stocked on 11/29/2013

Product Info

Title
Papa Bravo Romeo - U.S. Navy Patrol Boats at War in Vietnam
Publisher
Category
Author
Wynn Goldsmith
Publish Year
2001
Pages
304
Dimensions
4x7x.75"
NKG Part #
2147480093
Type
Softcover

Description

"Our mission was independent, no-holds-barred combat against a stubborn enemy in the enemy's backyard."

In Vietnam, river warfare was often conducted in the dark. It was always dangerous, sometimes fatal--especially in the eastern end of the Cong-plagued Mekong Delta. In 1967, U.S. Navy Lt. Wynn Goldsmith was the "river rat" who led the first MK II PBR patrol boats in brutal combat.

It was a deadly business. These sailors, famous for their courage and combat effectiveness, faced sniper bullets, machine guns, and mines while searching sampans, patrolling treacherous enemy-controlled waterways like Ambush Alley, and rescuing crews from burning boats in the middle of firefights. During the Tet Offensive, Goldsmith's area saw some of the most hotly contested fighting in the entire Mekong Delta. This gripping account is a tribute to these brave men and their agony, sacrifice, and heroism.

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