Courage Under Fire: The 101st Airbornes Hidden Battle at Tam Ky [Paperback]

...faithfully conveys the day-to-day life of American soldiers in combat.  The New York TimesFinalist, 2021 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing AwardsCourage Under Fire is the first book published about Operation Lamar Plain. After 50 years, the story of the renowned 101st Airbornes major offensive near Tam Ky, South Vietnam remains largely unknown. Fighting at Tam Ky by the 1st Brigade began 15 May 1969 while the 101sts 3rd Brigade battled on Hamburger Hill. The political consequences of Hamburger Hills high casualties caused Lamar Plain and its high casualties to remain classified and undisclosed. Decades later, the fighting at Tam Ky is mostly forgotten except by those who fought there.Sherwoods superb research of now declassified records uncovers how such a large battle could remain hidden and undisclosed. But that is not the heart of his story. His focus is on the courage and commitment of the young infantry soldiers who fought. Many were sons of WWII and Korean War veterans. They had a legacy to upholdto honor their families, the 101st Airborne, and their nation. Most of all in the crux of battle, they would not let their fellow soldiers down.Courage Under Fire uses actual battle records and eyewitness accounts to follow Never Quit Delta Company and its sister companies through 28 days of continuous combat at Tam Ky. Delta Companys young infantry soldiers live up to their motto despite increasing casualties, a tough enemy, harsh battlefield conditions, and loss of leaders. For all who fought at Tam Ky, their bravery and devotion to duty in an increasingly unpopular war is worthy to be remembered. With veterans of Tam Ky now growing older and fewer in number, it is past time to tell their story.The story of the young men of Never Quit Delta Company at the bloody but forgotten battle of Tam Ky, Vietnam, in 1969.Operation Lamar Plain, the 101st Airborne's battle at Tam Ky, was one of the bloodiest battles fought by the 101st in Vietnam.Nel“À