Unforgettable Account: United States Army Lieutenant Recollects the Battle for Hamburger Hill in May 1969

In the annals of military history, some battles stand out for their fierce intensity, strategic significance, and the incredible bravery displayed by the soldiers involved. One such battle that has etched itself into the collective memory of the United States Army is the Battle for Hamburger Hill which took place in May 1969 during the Vietnam War. This article presents a gripping firsthand account from an army lieutenant who participated in the battle, shedding light on the sacrifices, challenges, and emotions experienced on that fateful hill.

A Prelude to Battle: Setting the Stage

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, the Battle for Hamburger Hill in May 1969 was a defining moment for the United States Army during the Vietnam War. The account shared by Lieutenant [Name] provides a poignant and powerful insight into the realities faced by the soldiers involved. Their bravery, resilience, and unwavering dedication to their mission are examples of the highest standards of military service. The Battle for Hamburger Hill will forever be remembered as a symbol of the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform, and serves as a reminder of the toll that war exacts on those who fight it.

The Crouching Beast: A United States Army Lieutenant's Account of the Battle for Hamburger Hill, May 1969

by Frank Boccia(Illustrated Edition, Kindle Edition)

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Language	:	English
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The Crouching Beast: A United States Army Lieutenant's Account of the Battle for Hamburger Hill, May 1969

by Frank Boccia(Illustrated Edition, Kindle Edition)

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4246 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	552 pages

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As a first lieutenant in Bravo Company of the Third Battalion, 187th Infantry, Frank Boccia led a platoon in two intense battles in the Vietnamese mountains in April and May 1969: Dong Ngai and the grinding, 11-day battle of Dong Ap Bia--the Mountain of the Crouching Beast, in Vietnamese, or Hamburger Hill as it is popularly known. The Rakkasans, the 3/187th, are the most highly decorated unit in the history of the United States Army, and two of those decorations were awarded for these two battles. This vivid account of the author's first seven months in Vietnam gives special attention to the events at Dong Ap Bia, following the ­hard-­hit 3/187th hour by hour through its repeated assaults on the mountain, against an unseen enemy in an ideal defensive position. It also corrects several errors that have persisted in histories and official reports of the battle.
Beyond describing his own experiences and reactions, the author writes, "I want to convey the real face of war, both its mindless carnage and its nobility of spirit. Above all, I want to convey what happened to both the casual reader and the military historian and make them aware of the extraordinary spirit of the men of First Platoon, Bravo Company. They were ordinary men doing extraordinary things."