“BLACKHORSE”
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“BLACKHORSE”
Beyond The Curtains Of War This developing book and screenplay is a collection of real events and stories from the men in the "BLACKHORSE" 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Vietnam 1968-70. Based on the “11th U.S. Cavalry BLACKHORSE” yearbook and stories the men shared during their annual “Blackhorse Association” reunions. VIETNAM 1968-70 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT BLACKHORSE Major General George S. Patton "This magnificent volume of memorabilia is dedicated to an incomparable band of soldiers who fought with the Blackhorse Regiment during the war in Vietnam. Under the most trying circumstances ever faced by American Fighting men in battle, they carried out their duties with pride and dedication, supported by a brand of professionalism which was unique in that war." “Find the Bastards and Pile On” 11th ACR “BLACKHORSE” These men of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment are dedicated to each mission. BEHIND THE CURTAINS OF WAR Table of Content Their professionalism, determination, dedication, sacrifice, shows through their stories with humor, honor, and courage. INTRO...........11th Armored Cavalry Regiment “Blackhorse” Vietnam 1968-70 CH 1.......................Battle Clean Up CH 2.....Embarrassing First Mission CH 3..........POW - Executive Officer of the 320th NVA Regiment CH 4 .....Vietcong Tax Collectors and MEDCAP Team Mission Before Lunch CH 5................’The Rock’ and a Daring Rescue, Remembered CH 6..............Ambush Backfires and the Unidentified Station CH 7 ................Cavalry “Grunts” in Vietnam, Can Do CH 8 ..................A Salute To An Unknown Friend CH 9 ......................Lucky Piece CH 10 ....................Unit Defeats Communist Monkeys CH 11 .................Me and The Jam, What Lies Ahead CH 12 .............................Souvenirs CH 13 .............................Collection CH 14.........Blackhorse Association CH 15 ........Blackhorse Biographies References Each battle story, personal experiences and sacrifices, the accounts of their victories and challenging struggles, will get you charged with excitement and anticipation. Their heart warming stories will draw you to laughter, allow you to feel their pain and sorrow, understand their dedication and courage, and confirm why so many POW’s claim the “Blackhorse” was highly feared by all Vietcong and the North Vietnamese Army. Sharon H Hawn PO Box 873801 Wasilla, AK 99687 (The BLACKHORSE, 11TH Armored Cavalry Regiment,Turner Publishing Company, 1990, p.4) ABOUT THE AUTHOR SHARON S HAWN The daughter of Ch/LT.Col. R.H. Hawn (Bob) the 11th Armored Cavalry Regimental Chaplain 1968. Hawn is a single mother and manager/ publicist of Heather Johnson a published teen author of “Hidden Voice” www.heatherjohnsonbooks.com. Hawn is a business owner/producer of POW’s claim the Blackhorse was high ly feared by all Vietcong and the North Vietnames e Army. Golden H Productions, www.goldenhproductions.com as well as, a writer. She holds a Master of Science in Education Media Design and Technology from Full Sail University, a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Eastern Michigan University, various military courses and independent studies. Contact number: (907) 841-9743 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] www.goldenhproductions.com