--- product_id: 4529624 title: "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam" brand: "harold g. moorejoseph l. galloway" price: "101.28 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4529624-we-were-soldiers-once-and-young-ia-drang-the-battle store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam **Brand:** harold g. moorejoseph l. galloway **Price:** 101.28 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam by harold g. moorejoseph l. galloway - **How much does it cost?** 101.28 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4529624-we-were-soldiers-once-and-young-ia-drang-the-battle) ## Best For - harold g. moorejoseph l. galloway enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted harold g. moorejoseph l. galloway brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam ## Images ![We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rhWspntWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Buy hardcover *by P***. on Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024* I am almost finished reading the book, it’s a very good read, especially if you try to keep track of the events in your mind, as they unfold in the book; BUT, I definitely recommend buying the hardcover rather than the paperback. It seems numerous times I have had to stop reading in order to tape various pages, the quality of physical part of the actual paperback book SUCKS! But again, I do enjoy reading this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Hell *by E***T on Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024* Outstanding account of the horror and of the bravery of the men involved. My heartfelt thanks to the true patriots. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars From this Valley Onward, All Hell Would Break Loose!!! *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2012* "It was early March of 1970, and the weather was damp with a trace of snow on the ground. Since I had no means of transportation, I walked around the bend of Wurzburger Strasse in the early morning mist of a drab Monday morning. I walked onto Graves Kaserne, which housed the entire First Battalion, Seventh Infantry unit; I was heading to meet Lieutenant Colonel Dillon, the battalion commander. All incoming officers must report formally to the commander, and they have to endure the traditional "Welcome-to-the-greatest-unit-in-the-army" soliloquy." These words come directly from my book I co-authored with my army buddy Bob Toto titled "In Our Duffel Bags, Surviving the Vietnam Era." The significance of the above paragraph is that Colonel Dillon was the S-3 officer for LTC Moore's 1st of the 7th Cav. At the time of the Battle of the Ia Drang it was November, 1965. Fast forward four and a half years later; Lieutenant Colonel Gregory P. (Matt) Dillon had command of the 1st of the 7th Infantry which was part of the 3rd Infantry Division located in the Zone of West Germany. Since writing our war memoirs I've since been reading a lot of material on the Vietnam War, after forgetting most of it for over forty years. I never knew that my commanding battalion officer was a very instrumental and heroic officer at LZ Xray. First of all, the very concept prior to the battle of the Ia Drang Valley of air mobile assault was an untested theory. After the battle it became doctrine written in stone as how to conduct operations in Vietnam. The troopers of the 7th Cav were trained in the techniques of airmobile assault at Fort Benning Georgia. Their uniforms which signified the typical fatigues that were worn in CONUS (Continental US) Europe and Korea shows to all that this unit was one of the first units to go to Southeast Asia. The basecamps erected by the 1st Cav Division looked to be temporary tent cities very reminiscent of WWII temporary camps. Later on in the war the base camps would be made heavily sandbagged structures complete with outhouse latrines and rainwater showers. The uniforms would also change drastically and the troopers would be wearing the lighter weighted jungle fatigues and the newly designed canvas upper jungle boots. The troopers of the 1st of the 7th Cav would be led by the highly competent LTC Harold G. Moore. These troopers were well trained and Moore's officers were of a very high level. Their mission was what was to be a familiar phrase to all infantry officers who served in South Vietnam and it was to "search and destroy the enemy." The enemy was found soon after landing at LZ Xray. This LZ had the capabilities of holding 8 slicks when landing and extracting troops and equipment. Moore and Galloway tell the brutal story of how they held the LZ for three days and were able to direct in field artillery and air support on the surrounding NVA. The 7th Cav with a force of about 450 men were able to hold off an NVA force of 2500 men. Using the choppers for support and medevac operations the 7th Cav proved to all that they could indeed contain and beat the forces of the well trained NVA. The stories told herein, show the professionalism and heroics of not only the lst Cav but also gets into the mindset of the North Vietnamese. It shows the true dedication of the revolution techniques of the North Vietnamese. As well as the Americans fought in Vietnam the North Vietnamese knew that we would tire of it. In fact General Moore faced these facts way back in the early days of 1965. He knew that the North Vietnamese were a tough and savvy opponent and that the US severely constrained themselves by not going and pursuing the enemy when they escaped to Cambodia. The war as fought with these so-called rules could never be won. Moore understood this early on. This book represents many things. It shows to us that the US brought air mobility to the battlefield. It showed to all that it could maneuver from above the tough jungle terrain of Vietnam. Something the French lacked was the ability to maneuver, so they lost on the battlefield. The US did not lose on the battlefield, however as Ho Chi Minh knew we would tire of the war no matter how many of the North Vietnamese and VC we Americans killed. So therefore we left the battlefield in 1973 and the weak ARVN were left to their own devices, which I may add we supplied them. They quickly lost these devices and they indeed lost the war in 1975. Moore's book is a classic which shows the brutality and yes some of the senseless management of men at war. Moore and Galloway show respect to the troopers who fought in that war and they convey what the effects of that major battle were and how the Vietnam War was to be fought in the future. It also shows our hubris and tragic decisions which led to the ultimate tragedy that was the Vietnam War. This book should be read by all who want to know about the battle, the Vietnam War and perhaps how to prevent such tragedies in the future. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4529624-we-were-soldiers-once-and-young-ia-drang-the-battle](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4529624-we-were-soldiers-once-and-young-ia-drang-the-battle) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*