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Blackhorse Riders: A Desperate Last Stand, An Extraordinary Rescue Mission, And The Vietnam Battle America Forgot (2012)

by Philip Keith(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0312681925 (ISBN13: 9780312681920)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

St. Martin's Press

review 1: The events that take place and the soldiers described in this book are highly commendable and are great Americans. This story is of the pinnacle of bravery and sacrifice. These actions described give me a deep respect of the individuals involved in the Vietnam War. Even though their experiences and senses are described in these pages, I don't believe I could ever fully grasp what these brave souls went through.The afterword and epilogue are worth reading.
review 2: “Black-Horse Riders” by Philip Keith, published by St. Martin’s Press.Category – Military/VietnamThis is an unbelievable story that should be read by everyone regardless of their feelings about the Vietnam War or any military action. This is a story of courage, bravery, and sacrifice that... more transcends any book I have read concerning a military action, both fiction and non-fiction. In fact, the book is so well written the reader will sometimes lose track that this actually happened.An infantry unit deep in Vietnam territory found themselves in the middle of a major Vietnamese Army encampment. The unit was surrounded and unable to extricate themselves. They could not get help from artillery, helicopter, or air support. The jungle made it impossible for a rescue and if artillery was used there was the distinct possibility they would fire upon their own forces. The “Black-Horse Riders”, a specialized outfit that was equipped with tanks, armored assault vehicles, and strangely enough an infantry unit of about 100 men. Captain John Poindexter, of the “Black-Horse Riders” knew that his unit was the closest to the surrounded troops and if he did not respond they would likely be killed or captured. Fighting against time, jungle, and darkness the “Black-Horse Riders” saddled up and rode to the rescue.The second part of this story is the lost recommendations for their actions. It was 30 years after the engagement that they received the Presidential Unit Citation for a battle that is known as “The Anonymous Battle”.An (in military terms) an “outstanding” read. less

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