Hamburger Hill

I read this book recently after having seen the film version many years ago (an excellent Viet Nam film, better than Platoon or Full Metal Jacket -- and TRUE). Zaffiri recounts carefully the actions leading up to the operation, gives amazing details on the NVA actions as well as the American, and shows the utter futility of the operation as well as the determination of those who followed orders to take the hill.The descriptions... Read Full Review

Hamburger Hill is a great book that captures the agony of storming a fortified mountain for no apparent reason 10,000 miles from home. The battle itself was one of the biggest battles of the war, and still resonates with the public to this day. This book helps us understand why. The book starts off with a great lesson on the Ashau valley and why it was so important to both sides and takes on an almost mythical status. In 1966... Read Full Review

The soldiers of the famed 101st Airborne Division literally spilled their "blood and guts" to take what was supposedly a strategic hilltop. Thanks to Samuel Zaffiris' tremendous account of one of the most horrific and costly battles of the Vietnam War was I able to fully appreciate the uncommon valor and sacrifices made by the American G.I.

i was surprised at the depth of the book, especially of the details that unfold during the true story. i dont think there has been a more detailed account of a single battle ever printed.

I stumbled across this book at a used book trade. As an avid reader of military books I would rate this as one of the best I've every owned. The research that was involved is apparent. Complements to the author