OR

Kindle Price:	$2.99
Sold by:	Amazon.com Services LLC

Promotions apply when you purchase

Read with our free app

You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.

Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

There was an error. We were unable to process your subscription due to an error. Please refresh and try again.

Follow the author

William Casselman

+ Follow

More books from this author

Apache Snow (The Apache Snow Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by William Casselman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 560 ratings

Book 1 of 3: The Apache Snow Series

See all formats and editions

Book 1 of the Apache Snow Series.

"Operation Apache Snow" takes place in 1969 and primarily involves members of a single battalion of the 101st Airborne Division, who engaged the 29th North Vietnamese Army Division for 11-days on Hill # 937 in the infamous A Shau Valley.

While the characters are fictional, the battle was very real and when it was over 70 Americans were killed in action, 420 were wounded and 633 North Vietnamese were confirmed dead.

Matthew Kendal, a pastor’s youngest son from a white middle-class California background, enlists in the army and volunteers for service in Vietnam to avenge his brother’s death; a Green Beret sergeant killed in 1968. During training, Matthew becomes close friends with John Adams, a tough-skinned Afro-American youth from the poorer neighborhoods right outside our nation’s capital, and Jose Martinez, a street-wise Chicano from East Los Angeles.

Together they experience the rigors of Airborne training and journey to Vietnam to become Screaming Eagles, of the 101st Airborne. Placed in 2nd Squad, the story follows the actual events surrounding D Company during the intense battle for Hill # 937, which would later be known as the “Battle for Hamburger Hill”.

Get Apache Snow today and experience "One of the most spellbinding books or should I say work of art on the Vietnam war." - MH

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

William Casselman was raised in Southern California and he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1971 to become a Law Enforcement Specialist/Military Working Dog Handler. He served the next 10 years in the military and met his lovely wife, Mona Sue, at Eielson AFB, Alaska. A Vietnam veteran, he left the service to become a police officer in Dillingham, Alaska and spent the next twenty years in Alaskan police work. From patrolman to investigator, he has worked with four police departments and became Public Safety Director for the City of Whittier during the tragic Exxon Oil Spill of Prince William Sound in 1989. William, a 32-year Christian, retired as Senior Investigator for the State of Alaska gaming program. With 35 years in Alaska, 6 children and 13 grandchildren, William and Mona Sue now live in rural Alaska.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013MF3P5Q
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alaska Dreams Publishing (August 7, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 997 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 396 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,048,308 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #4,698 in War & Military Action Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #6,086 in War Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #7,048 in War & Military Action Fiction (Books)

Customer Reviews:
4.2 560 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Videos

Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!

Upload your video

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

William Casselman

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5

560 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Tate

Never to be forgotten!

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2015

Verified Purchase

This has got to be one of the most emotionally packed narratives concerning the Vietnam war that I've read in a very long time !
Mr. Casselman has brought the Vietnam war back into our lives with shocking clarity! He has made. for most of us who weren't there, an "in your face", day by day, minute by minute account of the battle for " Hamburger Hill " ! This is an unforgetable, exhaustive and emotional roller coaster experience we are not likely to ever forget! The transition from youth to warrior, from young to old in a matter of days, is starkly depicted as this battle progresses ! You hold your breath at each turn of the page , afraid to read whether one of 'your squad mates' has made it through another moment of the firefight ! It breaks your heart when you realize these young men must endure a lifetime of hurt, remorse and regret that they had lived a lifetime in a matter of months , if not days, in a struggle not of their chosing! In the end , the only pride they felt then and now was for their buddies, not for their country or for the cause for which they fought ! As a reader and not a participant, this book actually brings you into itself as a member of the squad and makes you a part of that terrible battle !YOU will definitely need R&R after reading this ! Tate

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

John

A Diamond in the Rough

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2015

Verified Purchase

"Apache Snow" tells the story of young Matthew Kendal, a Pastor's youngest son. Matt was proud of his older brother was in the Army, graduated from Airborn training and became a Green Beret. In 1968, his brother's unit was sent to Vietnam and he ended up being killed when their small outpost near Laos was overrun by the NVA. He was a hero during this final battle and was bestowed the Silver Star for his actions (his Commanding Officer put him in for the Medal of Honor, but it was turned down).

Upon graduation from high school, Matt joined the Army with the intent of going to Vietnam and avenging his brother's death. He followed in his brother's footsteps, earning his jump wings and then volunteering for Vietnam - assigned to the 101st Airborne Division.

The story follows Matt and two other friends from stateside training as his squad runs patrols through the countryside. Soon, they are sent to the infamous Ashau Valley, a stronghold for the NVA and seldom visited by American patrols. Their battalion is soon assigned to recon Hill 937, surveillance exposes a large enemy force in heavy duty bunkers and trench lines - the unit is then charged with taking the hill.

This begins 11 days of fighting between the 101st Airborne and the 29th NVA Regiment - the Hill is later referred to as "Hamburger Hill". There is a heavy toll in lives lost on both sides, the Americans suffer from lack of sleep, food, water and continuous assaults upon the hill which ends in stalemates. The story is rated as fiction, but it closely follows the actual battle to take this hill. Readers will be in awe as to how this story plays out. Most already know the outcome from history, but this author tells it like he was there. I should also point out that there is not ONE cuss word in this story, but there is also a heavy dusting of religion throughout.

The author, William Casselman, is an exceptional story teller and has a gift for writing, in this case almost 400 pages. My only complaint is that with all the time and effort it took to write this tome, the author failed to utilize an editor or proof-reader. The story is filled with typos, extra words, missing words, etc that should have been caught before publishing. These errors are distracting, and almost caused me to stop reading this story, but I stayed with it and saw it to the end. In fact, I'm sure that if the author rereads his own work, he'd be successful in correcting most if not all the errors.

Mr. Casselman, I commend you on your success of writing a great story. As a fellow author, I can relate to the many hours of typing, the many sacrifices made - both personal and family related, and the dedication required to write a long story such as "Apache Snow" - why throw it all away because of countless errors which sends the wrong message to your readers. Take the time and fix it...you'll be happy you did!

John Podlaski, author
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Allan Smith

Read this book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016

Verified Purchase

This book was so well written! I loved it! Great story with a HAPPY ending! I loved reading it and it's the kind of book that makes you want to keep reading because you can't wait to find out what happens next! We all need to realize that most of the Vietnam vets were just young men trying to stay alive so they could come home and live and Love and just get on with the rest of their lives after fighting for their country. This book really emphasizes that to me and I hope it will for others too! They didn't deserve the bad wrap they got as they were doing what they had to do to stay alive!

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Stoner

Hamburger Hill...the GP version

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015

Verified Purchase

I have read a large bucket of Vietnam war stories, novels and memoirs and have not come across a better written account of the battle for Hamburger Hill. That said it is a GP version, there is too much preaching and no one utters a single curse word...not a one! Hard to believe but just the right type of war book to recommend to your church circle jerk pals.
It gets a three star for the descriptive battles and looses two stars for unbelievable characters that don't curse and dream about their mothers and girl friends in the World.
Weatbay

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Marcus E.George

101st Vet 1971-1974 a blessing in reading this book

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017

Verified Purchase

I to lived in this confusing time and your story hit home in so many ways, there were many times back then that I questioned my faith and relationship with Christ. Thank you for writing this inspiring story. We have so much in common, I too spent my last hitch in the Army as an NO then 23 years as a police officer and detective in my home town in Oklahoma. God has blessed me far more than I deserve.
M.E. George, S.S.
S saved Sinner

Helpful

Daren Lucchesi

Good Book Some Editing Mistakes, But worth it

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016

Verified Purchase

This was a very interesting book since it hinged on the fiction nonfiction barrier. The book centered on a man named Matthew Kendal who goes to Vietnam to avenge his brothers death. While in Vietnam he is one of the units that is included in the brutal attack on hill 937 also known as Hamburger Hill. The story of Kendal and his friends is just brutal, the things they went through in that battle and the weather they had to fight in showed the NVA and Viet cong weren't the only enemies. Along with their families at home who were wondering and worrying every day. I don't want to tell too much about the story but it is a page turner and is easy to get into. The author gives info about the war also and the battle for Hamburger Hill so you come out gaining some knowledge also. The only problem with the book is the editing, there are some places where you have to stop because errors are there. But overall a good book I'm glad I read.

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

dedicated reader

Inspired read

Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2017

Verified Purchase

I felt as if I was there right along with John, Mathew, Jose, Campbell and the rest of D platoon. Intense action, along with the comradeship only those who have served can comprehend. It brings me back to those long lost times and places far away.

m handscomb

Breath taking book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2015

Verified Purchase

One of the most spellbinding books or should I say work of art on the Vietnam war. God bless all that served there and to all service personnel that have served their country

Regardless of your view point soldiers never start wars just politicians who do while other die for their vanity.

Ex vet Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Duty done, time to rest. AMEN

Amazon Customer

Interesting perspective

Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2019

Verified Purchase

Story could have flowed a little better, some repetitiveness. I did like the point of view type presentation and the inner thoughts that must’ve plagued these soldiers.

Mr. Edward H. Walker

Too Amazing to be Anything but True

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2016

Verified Purchase

This account of real life for American true fighting men in a battle celebrated in film has a wonderful hidden story. That story is of an amazing God who even on the most savage manifestation of mankind's pursuit of a godless way, intervened to bring true reconciliation between very hurting old enemies. Fantastic.

OR

Buy for others

Buying and sending eBooks to others

Follow the author

Image Unavailable

Apache Snow (The Apache Snow Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

Book 1 of the Apache Snow Series.

"Operation Apache Snow" takes place in 1969 and primarily involves members of a single battalion of the 101st Airborne Division, who engaged the 29th North Vietnamese Army Division for 11-days on Hill # 937 in the infamous A Shau Valley.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Product details

Videos

About the author

William Casselman

Customer reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Top reviews from other countries