Hamburger Hill
Hamburger Hill by Samuel Zaffiri, published by Ibooks in 2003, offers a detailed account of one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. This New Ed edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on the battle for Ap Bia Mountain, also known as Hill 937, which took place during Operation Apache Snow in May 1969. Zaffiri provides a comprehensive narrative that captures the complexities of the conflict, detailing the experiences of Army, Marine Corps, and ARVN forces as they engaged with NVA troops.
Readers will find an exploration of the intense ten days of combat that led to the infamous designation of Hamburger Hill, highlighting both the strategic decisions made by high command and the individual experiences of soldiers on the ground. The narrative addresses the firestorm of controversy surrounding the battle, aiming to clarify the facts and context of this significant military engagement. Through Zaffiri’s account, the book delves into themes of history and military conflict, offering insights into the Vietnam War and its lasting impact.
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The battle for Ap Bia Mountain (Hill 937) was one of the fiercest of the entire Vietnam War. On May 10, 1969, Army, Marine Corps and ARVN forces kicked off Operation Apache Snow. It was finally time to clean the Communist forces out of the notorious A Shau Valley. The next day, elements of the 101st Airborne Division, the Screaming Eagles, made initial contact with NVA forces on the lower reaches of Hill 937.
The ten days of combat that followed became the human meat grinder known around the world as Hamburger Hill. The firestorm of controversy that sprang up around this incredibly bloody battle has long overshadowed the facts of the battle itself and the campaign of which it was a part. Now, in author Zaffiri’s masterful account of the battle, the full story, from the high command down to the individual Screaming Eagle on the mountain, is revealed.
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