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| Gen. Hal Moore dies; depicted in film 'We Were Soldiers' about LZ X-Ray |
| 2017-02-12 |
 [Stars & Stripes] Retired Lt. Gen. Harold G. "Hal" Moore, the American hero known for saving most of his men in the first major battle between the U.S. and North Vietnamese armies, has died. He was 94.Joseph Galloway, who with Moore co-authored the book "We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young," confirmed Saturday to The Associated Press that Moore died late Friday in his sleep at his home in Auburn, Alabama. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #3 "That whup-whup-whup is burned in our brains." Gen. Hal Moore, in first 16 seconds of the documentary trailer on this site: http://intheshadowoftheblade.com/ |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2017-02-12 14:37 |
| #2 Spent an afternoon on a staff ride with him discussing terrain and it's influence on maneuver as a young company commander. Brilliant tactician, grounded in common sense and plain language, easy manner and charismatic command presence. I was honored! |
| Posted by: NoMoreBS 2017-02-12 12:15 |
| #1 Watched the DVD again last night in his honor |
| Posted by: Frank G 2017-02-12 07:39 |