Tam Ky: The Battle for Nui Yon Hill

By Pozdol Thomas Pozdol and Thomas Pozdol

Book Overview

From 5 May through 19 May, 1969, units of the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry were ordered to clear elements of the VC (Viet Cong) from the Tam Ky area in the wake of the Post-Tet Offensive of 1969. They began an assault on a hilltop, Nui Yon Hill, which was a South Vietnamese Army outpost that had been overrun by VC and NVA troops a few days before. After the initial assault to retake the hill failed, the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment was air assaulted in to reinforce the 1st Cavalry. A, B, C, and D Companies of the 3/21 were committed to this operation.

On 13 May, 1969, the men of C Company were combat assaulted into a hot landing zone near the South Vietnamese village of Tam Ky. Their objective was to take Nui Yon Hill. As the Hueys carrying C Company began to descend, they were hit by heavy enemy fire. Once the U.S. soldiers had their boots on the ground, they became embroiled in a fierce two-day battle that claimed the lives of twelve Charlie Tigers. This is the compelling story of that battle told by the men who were there.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440187835
• ISBN13: 9781440187834
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Doc Hoe, 2/1 Recon, 196th LIB 67-68

The recollections of those young C Co 3/21 Gimlets Warriors who fought so bravely four decades ago will always be remembered by those of us who also walked and fought upon those same trails during that challenging time when we were called to serve in our Country's cause for freedom; It is much more meaningful to me today, as my son, 1Lt. Nainoa Hoe, Platoon Ldr. 2nd Plt. C Co 3/21 Gimlets, gave his last full measure 36 yrs later upon another hotly contested battlefield called Mosul, assigned to the Gimlets in our Country's continuing commitment to Liberty; The, sights, sounds the oppressive heat and yes the aromas as well, come flooding back in the descriptions by the author Tom Pozdol. The legacy he writes about is perhaps best remembered in the strength of our resolve to duty honor and country and by all the brave young warriors who have ever served their time in Hell as a Gimlet.

Great insight

This book tells a story from the perspective of those who were there. It tells what people were thinking and experiencing during grueling combat situations. It is a quick read that provides insight into America's most misunderstood war.

my father was a mention in this book

Highly recommended book,That is very eye opening to a person that is the son of one of these soldiers that is mentioned in this book, I found it very healing for the men and their families to tell their story. The ability to bring you there to the intense reality of a battle. The bravery of these men and to rely on each other in a time of war.... Its a must read.. thank you Tom for your time in putting this book together.

Tam Ky - A Wonderful Tribute

Tam Ky: The Battle for Nui Yon Hill is a wonderful tribute to the men who served in Vietnam. It is also a poignant reminder of what these brave young men had to endure in what turned out to be futile war.

Highly recommended for anyone interested in an up close and personal look at the harrowing bloodshed

Grounded firmly in true events and thorough research, Tam Ky: The Battle for Nui Yon Hill tells of a grueling Vietnam War battle that took place between May 13-15, 1969. When "The Charlie Tigers" C Company 3/21 Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade became embroiled in combat in a hot landing zone, a succession of vicious firefights resulted in horrendous casualty rates - both for them and the enemy. Tam Ky: The Battle for Nui Yon Hill presents its gripping narrative in storytelling format, rather than as a strict historical chronicle, yet is nonetheless compelling and highly recommended for anyone interested in an up close and personal look at the harrowing bloodshed of the Vietnam War.