--- product_id: 22583099 title: "Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos Paperback – May 30, 2006" brand: "george j. marrett" price: "¥12648" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/22583099-cheating-death-combat-air-rescues-in-vietnam-and-laos-paperback store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos Paperback – May 30, 2006 **Brand:** george j. marrett **Price:** ¥12648 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos Paperback – May 30, 2006 by george j. marrett - **How much does it cost?** ¥12648 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/22583099-cheating-death-combat-air-rescues-in-vietnam-and-laos-paperback) ## Best For - george j. marrett enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted george j. marrett brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos Paperback – May 30, 2006 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517wQxRLrGL.jpg) ![Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos Paperback – May 30, 2006 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Zj8+igz9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favorite books *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 23, 2023* Great read for anyone seeking a book on what the pilots went through fighting the Secret War inSoutheast Asia. The book was in outstanding condition and a decent price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was there, this is the way it was. *by S***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 21, 2023* Good trip down memory lane of my time with the 602nd ACS/FCS(C) in Thailand in 1968-69. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Story *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 29, 2014* While I am an avid history buff, I will admit that my knowledge of the Vietnam War is a bit sketchy. Until I picked up this book, I had no idea that we even flew propeller aircraft in the war, or the potential that each pilot rescue had to become a major air and ground engagement. George Marrett did a nice job of adding to my knowledge.=== The Good Stuff ===* First and foremost, the book has some absolutely spell-binding content. It is simply amazing to me that a single person could handle as many simultaneous tasks as the combat rescue pilots were able to manage, and Marrett does a nice job of explaining the complexity and details of what these men accomplished.* Marrett is pretty honest with his readers. He discusses fear, doubt, anxiety, and his emotions, both during the actual combat rescues and later sitting in the "officers club". Probably the best chapter of the book is written after he leaves Vietnam, and begins to wonder just what the whole purpose of all the sacrifices was. Looking back, I am not sure we ever answered that question.* There was a nice mix of the technical and human sides of his experiences. i am not a pilot, have never been in the military, and have never been shot at---but I finished the book with a decent appreciation of what it took to fly (and learn to fly) a rescue mission.* While the book bogged down in a couple spots, and can get somewhat repetitive, I ended up reading the book in two or three sittings, and it held my interest throughout.=== The Not-So-Good Stuff ===*Marrett writes in the understated style, commonly found in people that routinely risk their lives in dangerous jobs. While i am not a fan of overly dramatic and semi-hysterical prose, the author takes it a bit too far. The danger, risks and absolute terror that these pilots felt can easily get lost in the stoic, understated prose. It takes a bit of an effort to stop reading for a minute and think about what you actually read.Someone actually was flying a prop-driven plane, low and slow, over state-of-the-air anti-aircraft weapons, combining the roles of combat pilot, navigator, search and rescue officer, and forward air controller while bullets were literally whizzing by. And the consequences of a mistake? Death, a horrible captivity, or at the very least a nasty couple days in the jungle.* Other than the final chapter of the book, where Marrett admits his doubts about the purpose of the whole war, the author never really gets above the level of tactics of an individual rescue. He avoids any mention of the strategy of the war, the geopolitical goals of the US, or any short and long-term consequences of Vietnam. It would have been interesting to see his take on these subjects.Marrett studiously avoids any contemplation of the cost/benefit of the efforts spent rescuing pilots, or their remains. He takes it on faith that "we don't leave Americans behind", and acts accordingly. But I did get the feeling that he may have had some doubts about risking and losing live soldiers to rescue deceased ones. Given the risks he took and friends he lost, It would have been interesting to hear his thoughts on the subject.=== Summary ===I enjoyed the book, and walked away with an appreciation for what these pilots went through. There were some parts that I felt could have been better, or at least expanded upon, but I would recommend the book to anyone with an interest in Vietnam and especially the actions of rescue teams. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/22583099-cheating-death-combat-air-rescues-in-vietnam-and-laos-paperback](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/22583099-cheating-death-combat-air-rescues-in-vietnam-and-laos-paperback) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-31*