Synopses & Reviews
They were the First Team, the most innovative development in warfare since the introduction of massed tank formations in World War II.
Synopsis
"Tells the story of the First Cavalry Division, the first American division primarily mobilized by helicopter. The book covers the early experiments in army helicopter operations as well as specific operations in Vietnam where the '1st Cav' was the most innovative American unit deployed there. Stanton argues persuasively that it was also one of the most effective. The accessible text features a good balance of analysis and narrative." -- Booklist
This book is a good read, offering sound analysis and a thought-provoking conclusion. This carefully researched work is illustrated with good maps and reads well -- but it has a bit more.... Stanton fulfills the first duty of a historian -- telling an accurate story that holds the reader's attention." -- Military Review