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Bill Haponski is recommeding the following book as good reading.
The Advisor, by John Cook. This is the best-written, most insightful book of any type I have
read on Vietnam. It describes the heroic actions of the most respected district chief in Vietnam,
Major Nguyen Minh Chau, of Di An District, Bien Hoa Province and his district forces and
team of advisors. It includes some actions involving 1/4 Cav troopers and other 1st Division
soldiers from 1968 -1970, and provides insights to the day-in, day-out business of Vietnamization
and pacification in Di An District. You will recognize some of the hamlets and villages
described and maybe some of the actions. When I knew 1st Lieutenant Cook he was district
intelligence advisor; later he was senior advisor. Colonel Cook's book is a must-read for any
Vietnam veteran or serious student of the war. I haven't yet read his later book, Rescue Under
Fire, The Story of Dust Off in Vietnam, but believe it will also be excellent. Both books are
available from the publisher, Schiffer Books (Advisor -- $35, Rescue -- $24.95) at
Schifferbk@aol.com, phone 610 593-1777.
by Col Tom Fife Dec 67 - Dec 68
by Col Bill Haponski Jan - Jul 69
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