A Harrowing Story from the Vietnam War of One Green Beret's Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines

What a phenomenal story of a true American hero. While MSG Benavidez’s recognition was long in coming, I’m thrilled this story has made it to the masses. I highly recommend this book to everyone but especially to parents who want to teach their children about hard work and commitment to his fellow man. MSG Benavidez’s legend will live forever. De Oppresso Liber.

Excellent Book - this is the best book I have read concerning these missions. Very true and accurate story. I flew helicopter gunships in support of these SOG missions and the author captured the story of the incredible risk the Special Forces teams endured.

Eric Blehm is one my favorite authors of all time, his attention to every detail of a story, and moreover his dedication to telling it in the best way possible. Until now Fearless has been my favorite book written by him, this one has tied it all up.

Great read and really good insight into what the SOG groups actually did during nam. Big Kahuna stuff. If you like good action books, good true stories, choppers, firefights you will enjoy this book. Great to hear the main character in this event got finally was recognized for his uncommon valour.

Great read and really good insight into what the SOG groups actually did during nam. Big Kahuna stuff. If you like good action books, good true stories, choppers, firefights you will enjoy this book. Great to hear the main character in this event got finally was recognized for his uncommon valour.

The USNS Benavidez is named after him, it's currently moored in Port of Corpus Christi. I grew up seeing this guy speak on TV and in person at veteran day events etc. Its an incredible story, right out an action flick.

Very inspiring and hard to put down once the actual mission starts being described. I like that the book doesn't focus only on Benavidez but outlines the various characters involved with that mission. Great recognition for the men that went and fought for our country in Vietnam.

Another great book by Eric Blehm. An unbelievable story of heroism and courage. It only increased my respect for those that serve in the Special Forces, not to mention our veterans of the Vietnam war!

Very well-written story of a true American hero that the whole country should know. This account also underscores the incredible bravery of the helo drivers and crewmen that wrote the book on helicopter warfare.