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Old 05-12-2009, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TiggerCCW UK
We were soldiers once.... And young : Lt Gen Harold Moore (Retd) & Joe Galloway. Now made famous by the film. Account of the first major battle between the US and NVA/VC.
I read this before seeing the film and was pleasantly surprised at how closely the film followed the book.

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We are soldiers still : Same authors as above. Details the return to the battle field after 40 years, including meeting with their former enemies. A very touching study of forgiveness on both sides. Highly recommended.
I want to read this. Had no idea until now that it existed.
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