Dak To and the Border Battles of Vietnam, 1967-1968 - by Michael A Eggleston (Paperback)

About the Book

In 1967, the North Vietnamese launched a series of offensives in the Central Highlands along the border with South Vietnam--a strategic move intended to draw U.S. and South Vietnamese forces away from major cities before the Tet Offensive. A series of bloody engagements known as "the border battles" followed, with the principle action taking place at Dak To. Drawing on the writings of key figures, veterans' memoirs and the author's records from two tours in Vietnam, this book merges official history with the recollections of those who were there, revealing previously unpublished details of these decisive battles.

Book Synopsis

In 1967, the North Vietnamese launched a series of offensives in the Central Highlands along the border with South Vietnam--a strategic move intended to draw U.S. and South Vietnamese forces away from major cities before the Tet Offensive. A series of bloody engagements known as "the border battles" followed, with the principle action taking place at Dak To. Drawing on the writings of key figures, veterans' memoirs and the author's records from two tours in Vietnam, this book merges official history with the recollections of those who were there, revealing previously unpublished details of these decisive battles.

Review Quotes

"This is an excellent book to read in order to gain an appreciation of the nature of the conflict during this period. [Eggleston] expertly combines a sweeping synopsis of the history and nature of the war up to the Border Battle period and then delves in more detail regarding the scope of this engagement...he ensures that the reader has great difficulty putting the book down...recommended.... Disturbing, enlightening and poignant in equal measure."-The Military Reviewer.

"This is an excellent book to read in order to gain an appreciation of the nature of the conflict during this period. [Eggleston] expertly combines a sweeping synopsis of the history and nature of the war up to the Border Battle period and then delves in more detail regarding the scope of this engagement...he ensures that the reader has great difficulty putting the book down...recommended.... Disturbing, enlightening and poignant in equal measure."--The Military Reviewer.

About the Author

Born and raised in Minnesota, Michael A. Eggleston is a graduate of West Point and a 30 year Army veteran. Now retired, he lives in Nokesville, Virginia.