Vietnam War Heroes (10 True Tales)

Ten true stories of real-life heroes of the Vietnam War!

Twenty-eight soldiers--all but five badly wounded or dead in the first few minutes of a devastating ambush--are fending off 200 North Vietnamese soldiers. US platoon leader Lieutenant Hal Fritz shouts to his comrades, "We will never give up!"Dozens of severely wounded soldiers are trapped in a fog-shrouded outpost and under merciless attack by the enemy. No other medical helicopter pilot will dare attempt a rescue, except for Major Patrick Brady. These and other American heroes risked their lives serving their country in the Vietnam War. You will never forget their courageous true stories.

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 12/29/2015
Series: 10 True Tales
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780545837507
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.8
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 169257 / Vietnam War Heroes

About the Author
Allan Zullo is the author of more than 120 nonfiction books on subjects ranging from sports and the supernatural to history and animals. He has introduced readers to the Ten True Tales series, gripping stories of extraordinary persons who have met the challenges of dangerous, sometimes life-threatening, situations. In addition, he has authored five books about the real-life experiences of young people during the Holocaust. Allan, the father of two grown daughters and grandfather of five, lives with his wife, Kathryn, near Asheville, North Carolina. To learn more about the author, visit his website at www.allanzullo.com.