a Great Books for Veterans to Read by Peter Palivos | Sep 16, 2020 | Peter Palivos Attorney, Veterans
For many veterans, nostalgia can be a mixed blessing. While they might have memories about the lifetime bonds that were made during their time in service, there is also no shortage of things they’d rather forget. It is, however, important to recognize every veteran and every story they decide to share, as well as explore the genre with works of ction. There are certain books that have remained on bestseller lists for a reason. The Vietnam War was a polarizing moment in American history, as well as the rest of the world. The book We Were Soldiers Once‌ and Young focuses on the battle of Ia Drang and how it changed everything. As the rst major battle between American soldiers and the North Vietnamese Army, both sides claimed victory but it was a brutal massacre nonetheless. 450 soldiers were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Days later, a di erent battalion was chopped to pieces. Ia Drang one of the most savage