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OverviewLike many other young men during the Vietnam War, Ed Corlew enlisted in hopes of having some influence regarding assignment--safety and training. Instead he found himself in the dangerous door gunner position and, soon after, the crew chief aboard a CH-47 Chinook, 15 miles from the DMZ in 1967 and 1968. Assigned to the famed 1st Cavalry Division, Corlew was shot down three times: in the Battle of Hue, the Battle of Quang Tri, and the A Shau Valley. This memoir began both as a journal and as counselor-recommended therapy for PTSD. He earned four bronze service stars for his service (an estimated 1000 flying hours) during the war's bloodiest year, enduring enemy mortar and rocket attacks. Engaging, frank, and full of action, Corlew describes his many combat experiences as well as the emotional effects--all through the lens of his Christian faith. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edward CorlewPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.263kg ISBN: 9781476684178ISBN 10: 1476684170 Pages: 191 Publication Date: 01 December 2020 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Introduction One—Family Life Two—Induction Into the Army Three—CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Four—Vietnam Duty Five—Crew Chief and Door Gunner Six—Move to Red Beach Seven—The 1968 Tet Offensive Eight—The Chinook Gunship: “Guns A-Go-Go” Nine—Move to LZ Sharon and Operation Pegasus Ten—Operation Delaware Eleven—Life at LZ Sharon Twelve—Return to the United States Thirteen—Marriage and Family Life Fourteen—Veteran’s Opinion and Our Distress Epilogue Military Service History Chapter Notes IndexReviewsAuthor InformationBefore retirement Edward Corlew was a general contractor and real estate broker developing commercial and residential projects. He lives in Gallatin, Tennessee. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |