Hamburger Hill 1969

A richly illustrated and authoritative account of Operation Apache Snow, including the infamous Battle of Hamburger Hill (Ap Bia Mountain), one of the most pivotal and well-known actions of the Vietnam War.

In early 1969, Allied forces launched Operation Apache Snow to neutralize North Vietnamese forces entrenched in the A Shau Valley—a 45-km corridor in southwestern Thua Thien Province used as a key infiltration route from the Ho Chi Minh Trail to northern I Corps Tactical Zone.

The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, later dubbed Hamburger Hill, raged for ten days. While US and South Vietnamese forces ultimately captured the hill, the operation's heavy casualties sparked outrage in Congress, with many lawmakers condemning the action.

Renowned Vietnam War historian James H. Willbanks meticulously documents the planning, execution, and aftermath of Operation Apache Snow. Featuring detailed maps, diagrams, photographs, and vivid color battle scenes by illustrator Ramiro Bujeiro, this work brings the forces, weaponry, and tactics of both sides to life. Willbanks also examines how the battle, despite its tactical success, became a symbol of the frustrations of costly victories that failed to achieve strategic gains.

Details:

• Format: 96-page softcover
• Author: James H. Willbanks
• Illustrator: Ramiro Bujeiro