To The Sound Of The Guns: 1St Battalion, 27Th Marines From Hawaii To Vietnam 1966-1968 - 9780997606836

This is the little-known history of the men of 1/27, a 5th Marine Division battalionof Iwo Jima World War II fame?their seven-month story of sacrifice, camaraderie,and bravery.Compiled and authored by one of them, To the Sound of the Guns is the journey of1st Battalion, 27th Marines?an undermanned maneuver Battalion?in Vietnamduring the Tet Offensive of 1968, their participation in the Hue City area and inOperation Allen Brook. One hundred and twelve of these men gave up all theirtomorrows, their memories etched in Marine Corps history.With almost 700 Purple Hearts, 1/27 did engage the enemy rallying to their battle cry, ?To the Sound of the Guns.?

• | Author: Grady Thane Birdsong
• | Publisher: Birdquill Llc
• | Publication Date: Jan 08, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 434 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/History
• | ISBN-10: 0997606835
• | ISBN-13: 9780997606836