Swift Sword: The True Story of the Marines of MIKE 3/5

By Doyle D. Glass

Swift Sword is a powerful true account of the Marines of Mike Company, who faced overwhelming odds in a brutal Vietnam War firefight. Based on 50 interviews with veterans and families, this award-winning book brings to life the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood of those who fought for survival on a lone knoll in the Que Son Valley. It's a vivid narrative that honors the memories of those who served and those who never returned, offering readers an immersive experience of the terror and valor of personal combat in Vietnam.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BTRPH7W1
• ISBN13: 9798986031606
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Coleche Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Swift Sword is an excellent books for those interested in what combat was like in Viet Nam.

The book is about Operation Swift, the rescue attempt of the Fifth Marines to save two platoons caught under fire by the 2nd NVA Regiment in the Que Son Valley in 1967. Using first-person accounts of members of the rescue attempt reveals the bitter fighting of these young Marines trying to save their brothers.