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Summary:

"The leader of one of the most successful U.S. Marine long range reconnaissance teams during the Vietnam War, Andrew Finlayson recounts his team's experiences in the pivotal period in the war, the year leading up to the Tet Offensive of 1968. He presents a highly personal account of the dangerous missions conducted by this team of young Marines"-- [Provided by publisher]

Table of Contents:

• Cover; Table of Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; 1. Preparing for Battle; 2. Lost Friends and Deep in Enemy-Held Territory; 3. Killer Kane Goes on the Attack; 4. More Patrols; 5. The Summer of Living Dangerously; 6. The Yellow Brick Road; 7. Happy Valley; 8. Swift Scout Makes Its Debut; 9. Okinawa and Home; Glossary; Recommended Reading; Index.

Author/Creator:

Finlayson, Andrew R.

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Killer Kane: a Marine long-range recon team leader in Vietnam, 1967-1968 [by Finlayson, A.R.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Killer Kane [by Finlayson, A.R.] (ISBN 9780786477012; LCCN 2013030622)

Subjects:

Finlayson, Andrew R.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 — Personal narratives, American

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 — Reconnaissance operations, American

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 — Regimental histories — United States

United States Marine Corps — Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st

United States Marine Corps — Officers — Biography

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on: Print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Call Numbers:

DS559.5 .F513 2013

ISBNs:

9781476612140
1476612145
9780786477012 [Invalid]
0786477016 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

858860969

Other Control Numbers:

642416 (source: EbpS)
[Unknown Type]: ybp11162168