Get the Summary of Harold G. Moore & Joseph L. Galloway's We Were Soldiers Once... and Young in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. In 1965, the U.S. intervention in Vietnam marked a significant shift, with the first American combat troops engaging in the Ia Drang Valley. This battle tested new tactics and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. The story honors the 234 Americans who died and the families affected, as well as the bravery of the Vietnamese soldiers...