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Author:
Patton, Charles D., 1942-
Title:
Colt Terry, Green Beret / Charles D. Patton.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Texas A&M University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2005
Description:
viii, 227 p. ; ill. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Terry, Colt,--1929-
United States.--Special Forces.--Special Forces.--Biography.
United States.--Army--Officers.--Biography.
Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--Commando operations.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (217-218) and index.
Contents:
Indoctrination and combat jump into Korea -- In Korea with the 187th Regimental Combat Team -- Behind enemy lines on Nan-Do -- Special Forces is formed -- The dangers of maintaining prowess -- Okinawa -- Welcome to Vietnam -- Rotation and Ishigaki -- Back to Vietnam -- Pleiku and Martha Raye -- Colt's finest hour -- Plei Me -- Project Flying Horse -- Operating along the Cambodian border -- $3.2 million missing and elephant missions -- Reflection -- Retirement.
Series:
Texas A&M University military history series ; no. 101
ISBN:
9781585444694 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1585444693 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781585443734 (cloth : alk. paper)
1585443735 (cloth : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)57452804
LCCN:
2005000431
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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