Warr’s combat history of the illustrious 1st Battalion, 5th Marines—relating their very human and often painful stories--is drawn from many years of research, the author’s personal memories, careful study of historical records. Despite the hardships of dealing with exotic countryside, extreme terrain and weather conditions, and threats from wildlife, not to mention sudden attacks from Viet Cong snipers, the marines of Charlie One Five emerged victorious in their every engagement.
Warr's combat history of the illustrious 1st Battalion, 5th Marines—relating their very human and often painful stories--is drawn from many years of research, the author's personal memories, careful study of historical records. Despite the hardships of dealing with exotic countryside, extreme terrain and weather conditions, and threats from wildlife, not to mention sudden attacks from Viet Cong snipers, the marines of Charlie One Five emerged victorious in their every engagement.
