Launch the Intruders: A Naval Attack Squadron in the Vietnam War, 1972More than a mere combat narrative, Launch the Intruders interweaves human drama with familial concerns, domestic politics, and international diplomacy. Fliers share personal feelings about killing strangers from a distance while navy wives tell what it's like to feel like a stranger at home. And as the war rages on, headlines like Jane Fonda's visit to Hanoi and the Paris Peace Accords are all viewed through the lens of this heavily tasked, hard-hitting attack squadron. |
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Launch the Intruders: A Naval Attack Squadron in the Vietnam War, 1972 Carol Reardon Limited preview - 2005 |
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