The Golden Brigade: The Untold Story of the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam and Beyond

by Robert J. Dvorchak Narrated by Donald Corren

Overview

An epic tale of a brotherhood forged by war-masterfully told by a lifelong journalist, war correspondent, and U.S. Army veteran.
“A must-read by military historians who follow the 82nd Airborne Division. It is a compilation of fascinating stories by brave soldiers who found themselves in the crucible of fierce combat.”-LTG (Retired) James H. Johnson, 82nd Airborne Division Commander, Panama and Desert Storm
“This book is the best I have ever read about the real situation experienced by infantrymen in the Vietnam War. The stories honor the American soldier and their families, and demonstrate the pride all of us had in these men and their leaders. ...
A grand slam hit out of the park.”-Robert D. Murrill, Esq., Distinguished Member of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the Golden Brigade
“It is a story that needs to be told, and one that all paratroopers, young and old, need to know. When the nation calls, there were and must always be those who will answer-even if it means they sacrifice their todays so that others will
experience their tomorrows.”-J. Thomas Hennessey Jr., Colonel (Retired), Distinguished Member of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Chief of Staff Emeritus at George Mason University
“A solid chunk of history about an extraordinary brotherhood of warriors.”- Vietnam Veterans of America

Editorial Reviews

Scott Getman

As a proud son of a Vietnam veteran, I can’t thank you enough for writing this book. I know my Dad will love your book.

Tom Wallace

Outstanding. Accurate. Realistic. Long overdue. Unique. Captures the life, attitudes and motivation of the infantryman. I would recommend your book to anyone. A fine tribute to the Brigade and an excellent addition to the body of literature on the Vietnam War.

Combat photographer John Bell

Whatever you got paid to write this, it wasn’t enough. Simply masterful.

LTC (Ret.) Ralph E. Hayles

The author has a keen talent to tell crisp, meaningful and well-written soldier stories that he weaves into a powerful history of the entire Brigade.

Ted Verbus

An absolutely captivating book. It makes one feel like they are living the experience. It is impossible not to become emotional about what each person experienced during their tour. Please recommend this to everyone you know. They will thank you.

Keith Bell

The research and detail are outstanding. Job well done!

David Moseley

It is well-researched, masterfully written and fascinating to read. I couldn’t put it down. Thank you for preserving this important historical record while the eye-witnesses were still here to tell their stories. This was indeed a story that deserved to be told. I fear that future generations will hear very little, certainly from a positive viewpoint, of these great Americans.

Leslie B. Hayes

This book has touched my soul.

Ron Deems

The book was awesome! All I can say is WOW! WOW! WOW! The more I read, the more I got attached. It felt like I was in the middle of the action, and it seemed like I knew these heroes. While reading the last few chapters, I had tears in my eyes while I was reading about Les Hayes finding and meeting the Conde family. That was an amazing story in itself. I just can’t imagine the research and the time you out into this book. You did an amazing job. I am proud to be a friend of yours and proud to be an American. Thank you.

Amelia Zaluski

I have tried to read other books about Vietnam but just couldn’t. Your book is the one I can’t put down. I have the letters my son sent me from Vietnam, and now I know what places he was talking about. I feel like I was there. You couldn’t have done a better job.

John Moreno

You poured your heart and soul into this book, and it shows. You are the only one who has told this story from the perspective of the guys who were there. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Louis Hanlon

A true work of art.

Duke Dewey

Great job.

Bruce Rupert

Having been present and having fought in most of the areas described in the book, I can say The Golden Brigade is an outstanding book which I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a true feel for the fighting men in Vietnam. It brought back many memories to me, some smiles to my face and some tears to my eyes. Most of all, it made me finally realize that although there are many reasons why wars are started and waged, that it is not the people in the political boardrooms who do the fighting, but rather the men on the battlefield who answered their country’s call to duty, even when drafted for an unpopular war, from every part of this great nation. This is their story, how they saw it, how they fought it, how they died and how they were honored. Thank you for the endless hours you put into writing this book."

Von Jennings

By far, the best written book about the infantry in Vietnam.

Tomahawk Ray Rybar

I got the book at 5:30 p.m., read the first page and didn’t put it down until I read all 512 pages. Stayed up all night. Couldn’t put it down, You nailed it."

James Callahan

Let me again congratulate you on a book which will become an heirloom in many a family across the United States. You have captured the stories of many then-young men serving their country in a far off war, stories that risked being lost and forgotten had you not preserved them both for the veterans who lived them and, perhaps more importantly, for their remaining family and their descendants.

Frank Cunane

It’s a masterpiece. People are finally going to know the truth...

Richard Davidson

I got your book on a Friday and finished it before the weekend was over. Couldn’t put it down. I talked to my wife about it, which I had never done before, and even read some of it out loud to her. I am honored to be included in this history. It definitely has some healing qualities for me. I’m ordering 10 more books.

Bob Schoenecker

This book is absolutely super.

Mary Lou Hornby

We are indeed humbled to receive such a special gift in the mail. I have only read the Prologue and I am overwhelmed. The effort, expertise and passion it must have taken to produce something like this is immense, and I’m sure many tears will cover its pages as we pass it around on my part of the family. Thank you so much! My dad was one of the first group of Darby’s Rangers and we still wish we could hear more of the stories never told. This book will fill in many empty pages in our minds concerning my cousin, Bob Murrill, though I’m sure we will never see him the same way after we finish it. Again, thank you for the time and hard work it took. You are quite a man yourself. May you receive your reward in Heaven as I’m sure we couldn’t do enough to thank you here.

Dana Johnson

I have just finished reading The Golden Brigade, and I want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU! The writing is of the highest quality, and tying the stories back to the current events of the day really brought me back to that time. I’ve been touched by the book. It has stirred a lot of feelings, both good and bad, that I’ve buried for years and years. I will be ordering two books for my son and daughter. Your book sits in a position of honor with my displayed medals. Airborne, All The Way!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175102544
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	08/23/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged

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