The 13th Valley
eBook - ePub

The 13th Valley

Commemorative Edition

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The 13th Valley

Commemorative Edition

About this book

"There have been a number of excellent books about Vietnam...but none has managed to communicate in such detail the day-to-day pain, discomfort, frustration, and exhilaration of the American military experience in Vietnam as well...Del Vecchio has made the jungle real and terrifying." —The New York Times Book Review"Quite simply, the novel about the Vietnam War...Del Vecchio has constructed a classic war novel, a complex and frightening book, that gets it right."—Chicago Sun TimesStep into the gripping world of The 13th Valley, the definitive novel for the Vietnam generation.Follow James Chelini, a telephone- systems installer turned infantry-man, as he navigates the perilous terrain controlled by the North Vietnamese Army. This immersive narrative vividly captures Chelini's journey from a peace-minded individual to a dedicated soldier, portraying the harrowing realities of jungle warfare.Hailed as an essential read on the Vietnam experience, The 13th Valley provides unparalleled insights into the complexities of war in Southeast Asia. John M. Del Vecchio, himself a Vietnam War veteran, has woven a compelling and reflective narrative of the profound challenges and sacrifices faced by those who were there. Discover why this masterful work is celebrated by readers and critics alike.This Commemorative Edition features all new maps and a new foreword by Susan Katz Keating, Publisher, Soldier of Fortune

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eBook ISBN
9781944353704
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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Praise for The 13th Valley
  4. Also by John M. Del Vecchio
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Dedication
  8. Table of Contents
  9. Map
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. Author’s Note
  12. Foreword
  13. Prologue
  14. Chapter 1: Chelini
  15. Chapter 2: Egan
  16. Chapter 3: L-T Brooks
  17. Chapter 4
  18. Chapter 5
  19. Chapter 6
  20. Chapter 7: The Phoc Roc Toc
  21. Chapter 8
  22. Chapter 9: PIO
  23. Chapter 10: 13 August 1970 Staging
  24. Chapter 11: The CA
  25. Chapter 12: Hill 848
  26. Chapter 13
  27. Chapter 14
  28. Chapter 15
  29. Chapter 16: 14 August 1970
  30. Chapter 17
  31. Chapter 18
  32. Chapter 19: 15 August 1970
  33. Chapter 20
  34. Chapter 21
  35. Chapter 22: 16 August 1970
  36. Chapter 23: 17 August 1970
  37. Chapter 24
  38. Chapter 25: 18 August 1970
  39. Chapter 26: 19 August 1970
  40. Chapter 27: 20 August 1970
  41. Chapter 28: 21-23 August 1970 Campobasso
  42. Chapter 29: 24 August 1970
  43. Chapter 30: 25 August 1970
  44. Chapter 31
  45. Epilogue: 31 August 1970
  46. Glossary
  47. Historical Dates
  48. About the Author