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More Extraordinary True Combat Stories from LRRPs, LRSs, and Rangers in Vietnam

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These are some of the most extraordinary true combat stories from LRRPs, LRSs, and Rangers in Vietnam. These stories are a testament to the courage, determination, and skill of these elite soldiers.

Phantom Warriors: 2: More Extraordinary True Combat Stories from LRRPS LRPS and Rangers in Vietnam

Phantom Warriors: Book 2: More Extraordinary True Combat Stories from LRRPS, LRPS, and Rangers in Vietnam

by David Attenborough

4.6 out of 5

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The LRRP Team That Was Ambushed by a North Vietnamese Regiment

In 1968, a six-man LRRP team was inserted into a heavily forested area of South Vietnam. Their mission was to gather intelligence on enemy activity in the area. The team was led by a young lieutenant named John Stryker Meyer. Meyer was a West Point graduate and had served in Vietnam for two years. He was known for his bravery and leadership skills.

The team had been in the field for over a week when they were ambushed by a North Vietnamese regiment. The North Vietnamese were well-armed and outnumbered the LRRP team by at least 10 to 1. Meyer and his team fought bravely, but they were quickly overwhelmed. Meyer was killed in the ambush, along with three of his men. The other two men were captured.

The story of the LRRP team that was ambushed by a North Vietnamese regiment is a tragic one, but it is also a story of courage and sacrifice. Meyer and his men died defending their country, and their story will never be forgotten.

The LRS Team That Captured a North Vietnamese General

In 1970, a six-man LRS team was inserted into a heavily fortified North Vietnamese base camp. Their mission was to capture a high-ranking North Vietnamese general. The team was led by a former Green Beret named Patrick Henry Brady. Brady was a highly experienced and skilled soldier. He had served in Vietnam for over three years and had been awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action.

The team infiltrated the base camp undetected and managed to capture the general. The general was taken back to South Vietnam for interrogation. He provided valuable intelligence that helped the Allies to win the war. The story of the LRS team that captured a North Vietnamese general is a remarkable one. It is a testament to the skill and courage of these elite soldiers.

The Ranger Battalion That Fought Off a North Vietnamese Division

In 1972, the 2nd Ranger Battalion was assigned to defend a key hilltop position in South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese launched a full-scale assault on the hilltop. The Rangers were outnumbered by over 10 to 1. They fought bravely, but they were slowly being overrun. At one point, the North Vietnamese were within feet of the Ranger's position. But the Rangers refused to give up. They fought back with everything they had. In the end, they defeated the North Vietnamese and held their position.

The story of the Ranger battalion that fought off a North Vietnamese division is a heroic one. It is a testament to the courage and determination of these elite soldiers. The Rangers showed the world that they were not to be taken lightly. They were, and still are, the best of the best.

These are just a few of the many extraordinary true combat stories from LRRPs, LRSs, and Rangers in Vietnam. These stories are a testament to the courage, determination, and skill of these elite soldiers. They fought bravely for their country, and their stories will never be forgotten.

Phantom Warriors: Book 2: More Extraordinary True Combat Stories from LRRPS, LRPS, and Rangers in Vietnam

by David Attenborough

4.6 out of 5