Death By the Book: Rules Won't Save You

By Gary Stern

1970. NO CELL PHONES. NO INTERNET. NO GPS.
A handheld radio might reach 5 miles.
A fixed relay might reach 20.

500,000 AMERICAN SOLDIERS DEPENDED ON A COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM STRETCHED ACROSS A HOSTILE COUNTRY.

HOW DID IT WORK?
Men climbing towers, running relay sites, keeping radios alive. IN HOSTILE TERRITORY.

THIS STORY IS ABOUT MEN, - OVERLOOKED AND UNDERAPPRECIATED.

THE MEN BEHIND THE SYSTEM THAT KEPT AN ARMY ALIVE.

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"One of the most original Vietnam War stories I've read - told from the perspective of a radioman. A view rarely seen, and done right." - Colonel Robert A. Black, Silver Star
"A powerful and authentic account that stands apart from traditional war narratives." - Larry Rubenstein, author of A Coward's Hero (700+ reviews, 4.2-star rated)
"The mindset of this book will save a life someday."
21-Year Veteran & Tactical Communications Chief

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZ492XF8
• ISBN13: 9798259445604
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"