Lownds, 47, the mustachioed commander of the 26th Marine Regiment ... or poor weather prevents any landings at all. Most Marines at Khe Sanh feel more than ready for the battle they know they ...

To the 5,000 encircled Marines at Khe Sanh, air is much more than just the stuff they breathe; it is their lifeline, their hope, their only chance of survival if they are attacked by the 30,000 or ...