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Overview
1970. NO CELL PHONES. NO INTERNET. NO GPS.
A handheld radio might reach 5 miles.
A fixed relay might reach 20.
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. ************
"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
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- ISBN-13: 9798259445604
- ISBN-10: 9798259445604
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: April 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.55 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.78 pounds
- Page Count: 262
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