I’m actually re-reading “We Were Soldiers Once...and Young” right now. What an amazing story and what amazing men.
“Gentlemen, prepare to defend yourselves!”
RIP Sergeant Major Plumley.
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I wonder if his preference for using a 1911 pistol as his only defense was accurate? He basically refused to pick up an M16 for the duration of the battle. Not that I blame him, I'd probably feel more comfortable with the tried and true 1911 over the 5.56mm at that point in time as well, but I'll bet he could have procured an M14 for himself very easily and used ammo for the M60 to resupply....