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Sons of Kolchak: A company commander during the Vietnam Tet Offensive of 1968 tells the story of his men's raw courage and valor

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I commanded an infantry company during the Vietnam Tet Offensive of 1968. I got to see the magnificence of the human spirit as my men triumphed over incredible adversity. This is a story that must be told. We are a special country with a special destiny. My men showed me the way.

© 2021 Tantor Media (Audiobook): 9781705281321

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Audiobook: 12 January 2021

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