"... one of the great war novels of the 20th century...
...easily keeping company with Solzhenitsyn's August 1914, Jones' The Thin Red Line... and Mailer's The Naked and the Dead."
Carpasian Wars Book Review (con't)
"... This book is not pulp fiction. There is nothing in the least bit gratuitous about the violence of the combat scenes." See full review, and others, below.
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A Story That Defines a Generation
Originally hailed as the most authentic portrayals of the Vietnam War ever written, The 13th Valley became a National Book Award finalist, a bestseller, and an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the soldier’s experience during one of America’s most complex conflicts.
- 50 Years since the fall of Southeast Asia to communist tyranny.
- Exclusive features in the Commemorative Edition: Foreword by Susan Katz Keating, publisher of Soldier of Fortune Magazine; author reflections and historical context; and remembrances.
- On this site (see blogs): Corrections to false and flawed elements of the standard narrative.
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- Rediscover a classic that continues to influence readers and historians alike.
Honoring Legacy. Preserving Truth. Current Thoughts
This new edition of The 13th Valley is more than a novel. It is a voice for a generation of Vietnam veterans, a lens for military history enthusiasts, a touchstone for families, and a work of art that continues to resonate with the general public worldwide. [published in four languages]
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