A Tiger among Us
by Bennie G. Adkins
"A Story of Valor in Vietnam's A Shau Valley"
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A Tiger among Us by Bennie G. Adkins
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Special Forces
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Asia
Published Date:
2018
ISBN13:
9780306902024
Summary
A Tiger Among Us is a firsthand account by Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins of the 1966 Battle of A Shau, one of the fiercest engagements of the Vietnam War. Adkins and his small Special Forces team defended a remote camp in the A Shau Valley against overwhelming North Vietnamese forces for 38 hours. The book details extraordinary acts of courage under fire, survival against incredible odds, and the bonds formed between soldiers in combat. Adkins later received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during this battle.
