Harris. The first major battle between U.S. forces and the North Vietnamese, the Battle of Ia Drang in November 1965 pitted American cavalry units against the Communists, with both sides claiming victory after five hard-fought days. Bursting with period photographs and detailed maps, this volume on the historic clash examines the First Cavalry's precarious landing zones (X-Ray and Albany) and their new style of warfare: helicopter fleets. Also, get insight on Special Force operations and the first major set-piece of the war on the morning of November 14, 1965. 96 pages, 50+ B&W photos and maps, 7"x 9 ¼", softcover.
