I am reading the book "We Were Soldiers". It follows the story, told by Lt. Colonel Hal Moore, about one of the most intense battles of the Vietnam War. Moore explains every little thing that happens throughout his time in this battle as well as the events and strategies that led up to it. It makes you feel like you are in 1965 and experiencing everything that is happening.
I chose this book because I love history and the military. I've heard many great things about the movie, so I believed that the book would be great too.
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An author that has the ability to make you feel present in their world definitely adds realism and intensity to the book, especially one involving intense military conflict. It should also make it much more worthwhile.
-Ryan Woodward
This book was one of the ones I was considering choosing to read as I enjoy military history. I ended up choosing "The Killer Angels". Interestingly (to my understanding at least), "We Were Soldiers" is told from the soldier's perspective where "The Killer Angels" is told from the perspective of the commanding generals.
- Aaron Putriment
I almost chose this book because of my interest in the Vietnam war, despite my lack of knowledge of it (I ultimately chose Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow). This book nearly got me roped in by the fact that it's a semi-autobiography, which would provide for terrific insight to the Vietnam war and the U.S. Army at that time.
-Ryan Koch
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