Hamburger Hill company leader says ‘we took the mountain’ – and 70% casualties

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Col. Marshall K. Eward declined to comment on the soundness of the military strategy that led to the now-legendary Hamburger Hill carnage.

Vietnam veteran Marshall K. Eward of West Hanover Twp. was a captain when took command of Delta Company during the Battle of Hamburger Hill. The unit suffered a 70% casualty rate. May 25, 2023. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.

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