Chickenhawk | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Mason
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 14556
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 496
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0143035711
Dewey Decimal Number: 959.70438092
EAN: 9780143035718
ASIN: 0143035711
Publication Date: March 29, 2005
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More than half a million copies of Chickenhawk have been sold since it was first published in 1983. Now with a new afterword by the author and photographs taken by him during the conflict, this straight-from-the-shoulder account tells the electrifying truth about the helicopter war in Vietnam. This is Robert Masons astounding personal story of men at war. A veteran of more than one thousand combat missions, Mason gives staggering descriptions that cut to the heart of the combat experience: the fear and belligerence, the quiet insights and raging madness, the lasting friendships and sudden deaththe extreme emotions of a "chickenhawk" in constant danger.
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 "THE" chopper's book about 'NAM... a must read. December 1, 2008
4,5 stars (as it is it would be rated five by amazon.com no matter what because of the huge number of five stars reviews...)
Poignant and to the point even if the last part of the book goes a bit downhill... from a reader point of view.
A must read, but try also FIELDS OF FIRE... and you will see the choppers from "the grunts" perspective too!.
Probably, the best books to read about the VIETNAM WAR.
Vastly detailed as long as choppers are concerned and a page turner at least for 3/4 parts of it.
Cheers
ADB
PS: Why say more?... all has already been said... really gutsy guys.
one of the best November 25, 2008
As a vet of this war, and someone who has read several dozen books on the subject, this is my personal favorite. Just bought this copy for a nephew who has become interested in the history of this conflict. HIghly recommended.
ChickenHawk October 13, 2008
Best I have read. Must follow up and read the Robert Mason's,
Back to the World. Life After Vietnam.
Huey October 11, 2008
I should have read this book years ago! American Huey 369 (Americanhuey369.com) stimulated my interest in wanting to know more about the courages soldiers who went to Vietnam and flew helicopters.
Timeless and much to learn September 25, 2008
I have read this book 3 times. After the first I had it stolen so bought it again. I am fascinated by the history of Vietnam and it's struggles it has much to teach us for the present. I'm not a helicopter pilot, never will be although I too like Mason wanted to fly. Some will have differing recollections of events particularly this one, but that's okay. I was able to lose myself in the story that is expertly told. Having been in close quarter combat I understood where he was coming from. I continue to study and have read some good accounts but this will always remain one of my favourites.
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