‘Static Line’: An Airborne Infantryman’s Career: Chapter 5 Excerpt – A Hot War Gets Hotter
In 1969, arriving in the thick of the Vietnam War, I was thrust into the heart of the 101st Airborne Division’s operations near Hue, immersing myself in intense combat tactics, the invaluable leadership of Colonel Dietrich, and the relentless commitment of the ‘Screaming Eagles’ in their relentless mission to secure Thua Thien Province.







