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by F Downs (Author) "At 2330 hours the Continental "Big Bird with the Golden Tail" DC-8 dropped through the night sky into the landing pattern over the black landscape..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; Reissue edition (7 Dec 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0393310892
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393310894
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.7 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 108,256 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 295, 4 Dec 1998
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This book is on the "Recommended Reading List" of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 295, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening account of the Vietnam War, 3 Jun 1999
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I read this book quite some time ago, not long after I had the pleasure of meeting the author at a school function on the Vietnam War. I have been fascinated by the Vietnam War ever since meeting the author (who happened to grow up in my hometown). I found the book eye-opening and easy to read, especially for those of us who do not have a military background. I felt his platoon's pain, as well as their excitement. All in all, what this man, and thousands like him went through is something that each American should appreciate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exiciting reading about a real life hero!, 7 Dec 1998
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Fred Downs worked for me when he was recovering from his wounds at Fitzsimmons General Hospital outside of Denver, Colorado. The events in the book were described by some of his friends who were there and are very accurately portrayed in the book. Fred's impact on the wounded at the hospital was almost as spectacular as his adventures in Vietnam and he was an inspiration to everyone around him. I still remember him after 35 years and I am willing to bet everyone who knew him feels the same way. Read the book and you will see why Fred is such a special person. (Someone should ask him to write about his experiences in the hospital and his adventures while he was there.)
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This was the first book on the Vietnam War that I ever read. Since then, I've read ever other book that has come across my path. Mr. Read more
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