The Vietnam War Novel (The Airmen Series)

The compelling characters and Corley's skillful use of sensory details and vivid descriptions to build tension are standout features of this work, as highlighted by Forward Clarion.

The Indochina War rages on in 1951, with the French imperialists pitted against the Viet Minh rebels. After several victories, the French Army suffers its first major defeat at the hands of Ho Chi Minh and his Viet Minh forces. Cautious, China and Russia watch America's resolve, wary of the potential for World War III.

With the French desperately short on troops, weapons, and aircraft, America must grapple with the extent of its involvement in the growing conflict. Newly elected congressman and war hero, John F. Kennedy, embarks on a fact-finding mission throughout Southeast Asia, determined to uncover the truth and prevent America from making a grave mistake with irreparable consequences.

Rene Granier, a former OSS Deer Team member and now a CIA officer, is assigned to accompany JFK as his advisor and bodyguard. Granier is the sole surviving individual who has fought alongside both the Viet Minh and the French, making him a target for both sides as he ventures back into the heart of Saigon. Risking his life to help Kennedy ascertain the truth, Granier confronts his own past.

The question remains: Will those who once fought alongside Granier now seek to assassinate him and Kennedy, intent on keeping the truth buried and the war raging on?

Based on historical events and real individuals, "The War Before the War" is a captivating account of unbelievable courage, tenacity, and betrayal – a true story of which few are aware.

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