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Stealth Patrol: The Making of a Vietnam Ranger, 1968-70
 
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Stealth Patrol: The Making of a Vietnam Ranger, 1968-70 (Hardcover)

by Bill Shanahan (Author), John P. Brackin (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc; 1st Da Capo Press Ed edition (Dec 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0306812738
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306812736
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 15.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 523,782 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #9 in  Books > History > North America > World War I 1914-1918
    #74 in  Books > Biography > Historical > United States > Vietnam War

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Just four months after he arrived in Vietnam in 1968, Bill Shanahan joined the LRPs (Long Range Patrol). The mission of the Lurps, as they were called, was dangerous: Five- or six-man teams were dropped into the dense forest behind enemy lines. With quiet stealth, they observed enemy troop movements and staged ambushes that often ended in fierce firefights. When their mission was accomplished, they called for quick helicopter extraction. Back at base, they debriefed and tried to sleep off the adrenaline. Two days later they were back in the bush. The missions changed from week to week, but every day the goal was the same - stay alive.

About the Author
Bill Shanahan earned two Bronze Stars while serving in Vietnam with the 74th Infantry Detachment (Long Range Patrol), 173rd Airborne Brigade, and later Co. N, 75th Infantry. John P. Brackin is a freelance writer who has contributed to many magazines, including Writer's Gazette.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read Recon Book, 15 Sep 2005
Excellent view on how we worked. Bill & John did and great job! Lurp Teams were the "Eyes and Ears of the Commanding General". We had many tense situations. I personally slept with my M16 on my left side, my radio phone on my right ear and my 45 on my chest- finger on the trigger & thumb on the safety. Ed Zapata RTO, Team G. Thanks Bill. Never forget you guys, Bill, Dave and Arthur Bell.
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