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To the Limit
- An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Military & War
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Publisher's Summary
From June 1967 to June 1968, Tom Johnson accumulated an astonishing 1,600 flying hours piloting the UH-1 "Iroquois" - better known as the "Huey" - as part of the famous First Air Cavalry Division. His battalion was one of the most decorated units of the Vietnam War, and helped redefine modern warfare.
Johnson's riveting memoir takes us into key battles and rescue missions, including those for Hue and Khe Sanh. In harrowing detail, he tells of being shot down in the battle of A Shau Valley, of surviving enemy attacks during the Tet Offensive, and of a death-defying nighttime river rescue, in which only the bare feet of soldiers hanging off the Huey's skids kept the helicopter from plunging under water. From dangerous missions to narrow escapes, Johnson's memoir vividly captures the adrenaline rush and the horror of war, and takes you on a ride you'll never forget.
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- Bill
- 15-04-2019
a good account, but difficult to listen to
I got a good account of the battle, but it was just difficult to listen to, more likely because of the way it was written than the way it was narrated.
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- Jim
- 15-10-2018
Huey pilot's perspective of the 67-68 Vietnam war.
Very interesting diary of a chopper pilot's year tour with the First Air Cav. Shows how a tour over there during that war would ALWAYS have the neverending heat and humidity and "that smell" of "The Nam". How your life would vary from relaxed partying with buddies getting drunk at the club to the sheer gut wrenching fear of having your helicopter shot at at night, grossly overloaded with troops you are delivering to battle and knowing that there would be no place to safely land in the triple canopy jungle below and survive, to watching a friend (who you have grown to love as a brother) die in a tangle of bodies, fire, twisting rotors, and flying tracers as his helicopter crashed... all in the matter of hours. And having to endure this for reasons for America being there you aren't really sure of but you still volunteered and took your 19-23 year old self over there despite your schoolmates and even family members protesting and demonstrating the war back home. Everyone that went over there came back...changed.
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- haljrat
- 16-03-2019
Intense. Horrifying. Inspiring.
From an Air Cav pilot who came later: many heartfelt thanks to Mr. Johnson and those like him who gave their all to the struggle. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will be remembered!
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- J.V.
- 16-02-2019
A Book That Builds On You
I was telling someone about half-way through my listen that this book was straight-up porn for helicopter pilots. I expected crazy battles and hot LZ's, but there wasn't a lot of that in here. A lot of it was about life in Vietnam the relationships Mr. Johnson had. That said, the way it was told just grows on you. Almost to the point where you feel like you were a cousin or a good friend of the author's. There are some truly nail-biting moments in the book, and the recall the author had was truly tremendous (though there was a moment he referred to Creighton Abrams as "Creighton Adams," but I can overlook that). The book ends so abruptly (following the most interesting tale of the book), that all I immediately started researching more about the author and found almost literally nothing. When I discovered he had passed away not long after publication (or somewhere thereabout; it was a very cursory search), I felt like I wanted to give his widow a call and express my sincere condolences. Overall, a very interesting book that I devoured. I complained at times, but in the end, it was absolutely worth the purchase. Chickenhawk, it ain't, but that's just alright.
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- S. Mersereau
- 29-09-2019
Please - stop the corny Southern drawl
Excellent story of a Huey pilot in early Vietnam (1967-68). Lots of action and incredible stories of survival. But as a guy who grew up in Georgia, like the author, the twangy hillbilly performance was VERY off-putting - a major distraction from the story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-02-2019
Excellent detail
Rich in procedural detail. The kind of book historians will be grateful to have long after vets are gone. The story itself is compelling and the descriptions vivid. You feel like you are a passenger in the Huey.
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- Faceman27
- 31-12-2018
Very Well Written
I really enjoyed this book. The author goes into great detail on flying helicopters on a mission I found it very interesting to know everything that is going on when coming into a landing zone under fire. I found this detail very interesting and really enjoyable.
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- John S. Powell
- 01-11-2018
Best book on audible about helicopters in Vietnam
I am a total devotee of audible books. My compliments to David Drummond for his narration of this excellent book. Drummond makes the story come to life. From now on I will search out any book read by Mr. Drummond. It in my opinion that the narration is as important as the writing and here it excels.
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- William R. Todd-Mancillas (Name includes hyphen and camptalized M)
- 14-10-2018
Outstanding Vietnam War Memoir
Narration: Perfect except for irritating high pitched, almost falsetto voice of principal character, which, thankfully, is infrequent, because the narrator speaks 98% of the time. Content: Informative, detailed description of helicopter operational dynamics is outstanding. Personal recollection of particular engagements harrowing and exciting, but also unavoidably melancholy. I have listened to a Vietnam War memoir no better than this. I have listened to about 20. So far, this one is the leader of the pack. Highly recommended.
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- John
- 22-03-2019
One of the worse books around
The narration and story were difficult to follow. The use of a poor stereotype accent is embarrassing to hear.
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- CoastToast
- 06-12-2020
One of the good ones
I thought this was one of the better well written, nicely produced and narrated audiobooks on the Vietnam War. It kept me interested the entire time, and the stories were amazing. I can’t get enough of hearing about what these guys in the air and on the ground went through. Absolutely fascinating and riveting non fiction. Thank you for your service!
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- Mark
- 30-08-2018
Great listen
Very well narrated great action and lots of good detail. Would recommend for anyone interested in the Vietnam war and what the helicopter pilots went through
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- Ceeb
- 05-02-2020
Outstanding
I thought Chicken Hawk was the best helo book of 'Nam. I feel like I can fly a Huey now.
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- D. B. Syme
- 14-11-2019
Best ever Vietnam War Audiobook!
This is probably the best ever account of a year of duty in Vietnam from the perspective of a young Air Cavalry pilot. Once I started listening to this story I was captivated and as each hour progressed it just got better and better. This does not glorify the Vietnam War in any way but simply tells of the experiences of a very naive but extremely brave young man. I found myself at times sitting in my car after a journey as I just wanted to hear more. This is a great story, well written, well narrated and I am sad that it is finished. I have so much respect for the young pilots.
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- adam davies
- 13-03-2019
Well worth a credit
Good book and story became more interesting as the book went on. Recommend to fellow war book veterans who enjoy first hand accounts.
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- Michael Maher
- 19-11-2020
Every bit as good as ChickenHawk
Incredibly talented and courageous pilot that really brings his experience of the Vietnam War to life.
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- Graeme MacDonald
- 18-08-2020
Great story
Humorous, hard hitting and realistic. Gives insight into the life of a Huey Pilot both in action and in country. Highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-07-2020
Gripping from start to finish.
Really enjoyed this but had to keep reminding myself this was a real diary and not some Hollywood inspired gungho movie story. If it were made up it would be unbelievable, the fact it's real is incredible and humbling at the same time. What these men had to do, endure and go through really is unbelievable at such a young age. People bang on about WWII but Vietnamh was on another level. As the author reminds us, what would have been tales of extreme heroism was just part of the job and then they were sent out again. Barely out of teens being placed in a postition of immense physical and mental pressure and given the task of saving lives and taking them. No human being should really have to go through this and it's a tragedy that these guys did and effectively for nothing. At many times, a hairs width from death and not returning home. A great listen and a worthy addition to my increasing knowledge of this war. One book that has transformed history more into reality.
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- Mr George Buckley
- 30-06-2020
Excellent
An enjoyable read. The matter of fact tone, in describing extreme courage in the face of danger, marks these men as heroes. I’d recommend this book highly.
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- Craig
- 05-02-2020
It's all about the flying.
Good book. Doesn't really go into much details regarding the Vietnam War. More or less covers one man's career flying the Helicopters within his year (1968) of his service.
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- mr anthony burnell
- 12-01-2020
Incredibly brought to life
I thought that this book surpassed even Chickenhawk by Robert Mason in bringing to life the terrible experience of those that served.
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