The 13th Valley

Commemorative Edition

von John M Del Vecchio

582 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"There have been a number of excellent books about Vietnam...but none has managed to communicate in such detail the day-to-day pain, discomfort, frustration, and exhilaration of the American military experience in Vietnam as well...Del Vecchio has made the jungle real and terrifying." -The New York Times Book Review"Quite simply, the novel about the Vietnam War...Del Vecchio has constructed a classic war novel, a complex and frightening book, that gets it right."-Chicago Sun TimesStep into the gripping world of The 13th Valley, the definitive novel for the Vietnam generation. Follow James Chelini, a telephone- systems installer turned infantry-man, as he navigates the perilous terrain controlled by the North Vietnamese Army. This immersive narrative vividly captures Chelini's journey from a peace-minded individual to a dedicated soldier, portraying the harrowing realities of jungle warfare.Hailed as an essential read on the Vietnam experience, The 13th Valley provides unparalleled insights into the complexities of war in Southeast Asia. John M. Del Vecchio, himself a Vietnam War veteran, has woven a compelling and reflective narrative of the profound challenges and sacrifices faced by those who were there. Discover why this masterful work is celebrated by readers and critics alike.

• Themen: Belletristik Action- / Abenteuerromane Kriegsromane und Militärabenteuer Vietnamkrieg
• ISBN: 9781944353711
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.04.2025
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Warriors Publishing Group