{"title":"Max Speedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Speedy\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives rooted in history and military themes, inviting readers to explore moments of conflict and resilience. The stories blend vivid detail with a keen understanding of human experience during turbulent times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom evocative depictions of wartime landscapes to intimate portraits of those caught in the crossfire, Speedy's work offers both illumination and reflection. These books are perfect for readers seeking thoughtful, immersive historical accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"just-another-day-in-the-delta-by-max-speedy-9781923720411","title":"Just Another Day in the Delta","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘THE helicopter book on Vietnam’ — Mike Carlton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mekong Delta was one of the most dangerous and fiercely contested theatres of the Vietnam War. Into this volatile arena came a small group of Australian Navy aviators, embedded with the US Army’s 135th Assault Helicopter Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOperating as an experimental unit known as the EMUs, these Australians flew combat missions at the sharp end of the war, commanding American helicopter crews into heavily defended landing zones, often under relentless fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on firsthand accounts, \u003cem\u003eJust Another Day in the Delta\u003c\/em\u003e brings to life the intensity, danger and camaraderie of helicopter warfare, with stories of missions flown, aircraft hit, and crews lost. It reveals a little-known chapter of the war — the closest operational collaboration between Australian sailors and the US Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the book confronts the wider truths behind the conflict, questioning the political narratives that sent thousands to fight and die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth a gripping combat narrative and a sobering reflection on war and its causes, this is a powerful and timely account of courage, alliance and the cost of decisions made far from the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A timely reminder as the world is facing yet increasing political turmoil. The drums are beating and enemies are being created where none may exist.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Inspiring and timely. I commend \u003cem\u003eJust Another Day in the Delta\u003c\/em\u003e for its honesty, its clarity, and its contribution to our national understanding of service, sacrifice, and alliance.’ – The Hon. Kim Beazley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48083637141740,"sku":"9781923720411","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781923720411-just-another-day-in-the-delta.jpg?v=1785732505"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/max-speedy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}