“The National Infantry Association proudly recommends adding this book to your leadership reading list … a book about infantrymen, for infantrymen, by an infantryman.” PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL INFANTRY ASSOCIATION, COL (RET.) ROBERT E. CHOPPA

“…from the point of view of the soldiers on the ground … the author provides great detail on all aspects of the fighting.” ARMY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION SENIOR HISTORIAN, MATT SEELINGER

“Sherwood gives careful attention to battle details using historical combat records and personal soldier accounts. His book is highly readable and an appealing testament to the courage of all Vietnam combat veterans. It should be read by today’s young officers and non-commissioned officers serving or those preparing to serve. ” FORMER INFANTRY BATALION COMMANDER AND VIETNAM COMBAT VETERAN, COL (RET.) JOHN S. HALUSKI

“As one of LT Sherwood’s guys in Vietnam at Tam Ky, without a doubt, this book gives me closure and a peace that I have been wrestling with for over 50 years.” RIFLEMAN AND DISABLED VETERAN, 3RD PLATOON, D/1-501ST, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION, JOHN MEADE

“This is the perfect story to honor the Vietnam service of so many.” COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (RET.) ROBERT G. NICHOLS, FORMER CSM OF 1ST BDE, 101ST AIRBORNE, 1990-1994.

“The most solid book thus far about a ground  combat unit in the Vietnam War. Research and documentation is the best I have seen concerning that era. Written for the serious reader seeking knowledge about how that war was fought at the squad, platoon, and company level. A must read for aspiring ground combat leaders.” INFANTRY COMPANY COMMANDER VIETNAM 1969-70; LATER COMMANDER OF SPECIAL MISSIONS UNITS (SMU); SPECIAL WARFARE TRAINING GROUP (ABN), COL (R) WALTER CHRIETZBERG

“As an Infantry officer , former high school history teacher, and a proudly still serving veteran, I highly recommend Courage Under Fire.” AMERICAN LEGION, FORMER NATIONAL COMMANDER, 2015-2016, LTC (R) DALE BARNETT

“Sherwood’s book fills a void sorely needing to be filled.  Anyone interested in understanding the perils and courage of an infantryman in Vietnam during 1969 would do well to read it.” RICHARD KOLB, EDITOR AND CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR OF “BRUTAL BATTLES OF VIETNAM: AMERICAN’S DEADLIEST DAYS, 1965-1972

“If I could choose one book about infantry fighting in Vietnam to recommend to others, this would be it.” FORMER INFANTRY COMPANY COMMANDER, VIETNAM 1969 AND RANGER DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTOR, CPT (R) DAVID GIBSON

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“… the book is full of the small details of military life, field service, and combat which mark an infantryman's experience.” MILITARY HERITAGE MAGAZINE

“...faithfully conveys the day-to-day life of American soldiers in combat.” THE NEW YORK TIMES

“...great insights about the nature of warfare at the tactical level make this book a ‘must read’ for those interested in understanding the outlooks of those and activities who engage in war fighting.” JOURNAL OF COUNTERTERRORISM & HOMELAND SECURITY INTERNATIONAL

“...a carefully crafted Vietnam combat history that deserves as wide a readership as possible.” MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

“This is a fantastic book, … well researched and presented. It is clear that that author was passionate in getting the details right at all levels and it is a fitting tribute to the soldiers who fought and died in this battle. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about Operation Lamar Plain or what it was like in an American infantry company fighting in the Vietnam War.” AVIATION ENTHUSIAST BOOK CLUB

“We all think we know about the Vietnam War—a doomed jungle war that sparked bitter controversies here in America. But there was more to it, a lot more. At the height of the war, the famed 101st Airborne Division fought a fierce battle in and around Tam Ky. Lieutenant Colonel Ed Sherwood was there. He knows. After you read Courage Under Fire, you’ll know, too.” ADANIEL P. BOLGER, LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED, AUTHOR OF “OUR YEAR OF WAR: TWO BOTHERS, VIETNAM, AND A NATION DIVIDED”

“Absolutely, a must read.” ARGunners.com