During the Tet offensive in Vietnam in 1968, war correspondent Frank Palmos and four other colleagues were ambushed in Saigon by a squad of Viet Cong. His four colleagues were killed; but by playing dead Palmos alone survived. These killings of unarmed civilians attracted worldwide publicity. 20 years later, the new government of Vietnam invited Palmos back to Saigon\Ho Chi Minh City, as a conciliatory gesture. This is his account of the efforts to find survivors of that ambush squad. As the search goes on, Palmos returns ...
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During the Tet offensive in Vietnam in 1968, war correspondent Frank Palmos and four other colleagues were ambushed in Saigon by a squad of Viet Cong. His four colleagues were killed; but by playing dead Palmos alone survived. These killings of unarmed civilians attracted worldwide publicity. 20 years later, the new government of Vietnam invited Palmos back to Saigon\Ho Chi Minh City, as a conciliatory gesture. This is his account of the efforts to find survivors of that ambush squad. As the search goes on, Palmos returns to old haunts, talks to veterans of both sides and relates the story, not only of their horrendous psychological problems, but of his own attempts to come to terms with his experience.
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Add this copy of Ridding the Devils to cart. $49.72, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by ARROW BKS.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 9780947189594.