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Proxy War (Vietnam Ground Zero Military Thrillers Book 29) Kindle Edition

by Eric Helm (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 356 ratings
Another thrilling Vietnam War adventure! Perfect for fans of Andrew Watts, L. T. Ryan, Don Keith and George Wallace.

Russia has its sights set on South-East Asia…

Republic of Vietnam, 1969

The American government has known for a long time that there were Soviet advisors in North Vietnam, but now it seems they are ready to strike.

Intelligence has been gathered suggesting that Soviet fighter pilots have engaged in aerial combat with American Air Force and Navy pilots.

As of yet the Americans have not retaliated, as the UN is terrified of the Vietnam War escalating into a global nuclear disaster.

But the Soviets have been spotted engaging local Vietnamese troops and it seems they are readying for an attack.

U.S. Army Special Forces Major Mack Gerber and Sergeant Major Anthony Fetterman have been on light duties in Vietnam, during relatively peaceful period in the war.

But after a visit to a Special Forces Camp, they are told that the enemy have been increasing their assaults on the base.

What are the Soviets planning? How large is their army?

Can the US Special Forces stop their deadly attack…?

PROXY WAR is the twenty-nineth book in the Vietnam: Ground Zero series: action-packed, authentic historical thrillers following an American Special Forces Squad as they fight to survive during the brutal Vietnam War.

‘Some of the most riveting war fiction written…’ — Ed Gorman, Cedar Rapids Gazette

‘Vietnam: Ground Zero … are books to linger in the mind long after their reading’ —The Midwest Book Review

THE VIETNAM: GROUND ZERO SERIES:
BOOK 1: Vietnam: Ground Zero
BOOK 2: P.O.W.
BOOK 3: Unconfirmed Kill
BOOK 4: The Fall of Camp A-555
BOOK 5: Soldier’s Medal
BOOK 6: The Kit Carson Scout
BOOK 7: The Hobo Woods
BOOK 8: Guidelines
BOOK 9: The Ville
BOOK 10: Incident at Plei Soi
BOOK 11: Tet
BOOK 12: The Iron Triangle
BOOK 13: Red Dust
BOOK 14: Hamlet
BOOK 15: Moon Cusser
BOOK 16: Dragon’s Jaw
BOOK 17: Cambodian Sanctuary
BOOK 18: Payback
BOOK 19: MACV
BOOK 20: Tan Son Nhut
BOOK 21: Puppet Soldiers
BOOK 22: Gunfighter
BOOK 23: Warrior
BOOK 24: Target
BOOK 25: Warlord
BOOK 26: Spike
BOOK 27: Recon
BOOK 28: Pioneer Post
BOOK 29: Proxy War
BOOK 30: Bromhead's War
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    Vietnam Ground Zero Military Thrillers
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D2FMFLY3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0854954025
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  • Book 29 of 30 ‏ : ‎ Vietnam Ground Zero Military Thrillers
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Customers find the book very enjoyable and part of a great series, with one customer noting it's particularly engaging for Vietnam aficionados.

"...in identifying equipment used, techniques employed, and keeping the reader engaged. I read all 29 books...." Read more

"I'm not sure how many Eric Helm books I've read but they've all been enjoyable and interesting. I found this one more believable than others." Read more

"...Eric creates some interesting characters..Very enjoyable book as all this series is." Read more

"The book was interesting but very boring until the US and South Vietnamese got involved and got very interesting enjoyed it" Read more

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"...Great read for aficionados of Vietnam. Great persona in the characters. Well done." Read more

"...The best author of Viet Nam era writers, continuous action, likable characters and fast moving stories...." Read more

"Just well written and believable. The characters are top-notch...." Read more

"...Most interesting the politics involved in the war. Eric creates some interesting characters..Very enjoyable book as all this series is." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it as the best author of Viet Nam era writers.

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  • dagunny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Series with many different sub-stories involving intrigue
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
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    The author introduced us to characters that weave in and out of the different books. Very explicit in identifying equipment used, techniques employed, and keeping the reader engaged. I read all 29 books. I started reading the Scorpion series, which referred back to the Ground Zero series, so I backtracked. Great read for aficionados of Vietnam. Great persona in the characters. Well done.
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  • Frank M. Farucci
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not Helm’s usual narrative
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
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    Not a lot to like about this newest entry into the series. Hope there’s better to come.
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  • Debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
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    A continuation of series that has at present 29 books all of which I have and reread. The best author of Viet Nam era writers, continuous action, likable characters and fast moving stories. Would recommend the whole series for anyone who enjoys military reads. Will patiently wait for the next one!
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  • SweetTXpea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good book in this series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
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    I'm not sure how many Eric Helm books I've read but they've all been enjoyable and interesting. I found this one more believable than others.
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  • Richard J. Hrezo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great books
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
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    Just well written and believable. The characters are top-notch. The author spins a great story while at the same time demonstrating a respectful approach to the men and women who served in Vietnam.
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  • david allan vera
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good reads
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
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    Enjoy this look back at Vietnam. Most interesting the politics involved in the war. Eric creates some interesting characters..Very enjoyable book as all this series is.
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  • DevilDog 3/7
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
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    The book was interesting but very boring until the US and South Vietnamese got involved and got very interesting enjoyed it
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  • Robert Foster Jr.
    2.0 out of 5 stars this book was. dry disappointing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
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    Not sure who wrote this book, but it certainly wasn’t in the usual writing of Eric Helm. As a Vietnam combat veteran I found Helm’s books very detailed and the characters real to life.
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  • Kay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gift went down well
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2025
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    Christmas present for dad, who rarely gives feedback on gifts but is a fan of the series and seemed pleased to receive them!
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  • mej oneill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2025
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