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Firebirds: A Harrowing Firsthand Account of Helicopter Combat in Vietnam Mass market paperbound - 1997

by Chuck Carlock

Chuch Carlock volunteered to become a helicopter pilot in 1966, convinced that by the time he finished training, the war in Southeast Asia would be over. He never suspected that it would be only the beginning of his involvement in the bloody conflict. Carlock recounts the constant dangers, including the chance of being cut down by an elusive enemy or friendly fire. He also evokes the camaraderie of men who lived on the edge, in a book that will alter the way you think about the Vietnam War. Includes 16-page photo insert.


First line

I JOINED THE ARMY FOR THE sole purpose of becoming a helicopter pilot.

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Chuck Carlock volunteered to become a helicopter pilot in August 1966, convinced that by the time he finished training, the Vietnam War would be over. Little did he know that he would see some of the war's most intense action, including the Tet offensives. Carlock portrays countless dangers, from an elusive enemy and treacherous terrain to blinding weather, faulty equipment, and friendly fire. He rides the pendulum between fear and fearlessness during his many brushes with death. Along with the danger and tension, Carlock tells us about the camaraderie and humor shared by men who lived on the edge. Carlock's stories will sometimes shock you, sometimes bring a smile to your face, and sometimes make you angry. Learn about "secret" missions into a neutral country. Discover how the Walker spy ring cost American lives. Most of all, find out what it was like for a twenty-one-year-old farm boy to find himself suddenly immersed in vicious daily combat, making decisions that determined the fate of hundreds of lives.

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  • Title Firebirds: A Harrowing Firsthand Account of Helicopter Combat in Vietnam
  • Author Chuck Carlock
  • Binding Mass Market Paperbound
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 336
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Bantam, New York, NY, U.S.A.
  • Date July 1, 1997
  • ISBN 9780553577051 / 0553577050
  • Weight 0.37 lbs (0.17 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.02 x 4.2 x 0.89 in (17.83 x 10.67 x 2.26 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Southeast Asian
  • Dewey Decimal Code 959.704

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Chuck Carlock volunteered to become a helicopter pilot in August 1966, convinced that by the time he finished training, the Vietnam War would be over. Little did he know that he would see some of the war's most intense action, including the Tet offensive.
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