"In preserving this remarkable story, the authors have accomplished far more than documenting a single mission. They have created a lasting tribute to the thousands of Army aviators, crew chiefs, door gunners, medics, and infantrymen whose skill, sacrifice, and devotion to duty defined an entire generation of soldiers. Deadliest Day deserves a place among the finest firsthand accounts of service in Vietnam and will be appreciated by anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the courage, professionalism, and humanity displayed in combat."