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Steel My Soldiers' Hearts

Book • 2002
In 'Steel My Soldiers' Hearts', David H. Hackworth recounts his experiences leading the 4/39th Infantry Battalion in Vietnam.

Initially, the unit was plagued by low morale and high casualty rates, but under Hackworth's leadership, it became known as the Hardcore Recondos.

The book explores the challenges of command politics and the tactics used to turn the battalion into a highly effective combat team.

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David Bellavia
as a book that impacted his views on counterinsurgency.
357: "Remember The Ramrods", With Medal of Honor Recipient, David Bellavia

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