![]() ![]() ![]() Journal of Cold War Studies, Volume 15, Number 1, Winter 2013, pp. ![]() His book Kontum: The Battle to Save South Vietnam won the 2013 William E. 2014, Logan Beirne, Blood of Tyrants: George Washington and the Forging of the Presidency (Encounter Books) 2013, Thomas P. Kontum: The Battle to Save South Vietnam by Thomas P. advisers in combat during the Vietnam War. lieutenant was during his time as an advisor to South Vietnamese that the Battle of Kontum occurred. ' Kontum sheds new light on the actions of U.S. He was stationed in Germany, Italy, of Korea, and Vietnam, spending the last of his military career as an advisor to South Vietnam. McKenna also obtained a master"s degree in history from the University of Kansas. His military education included stints at the Parachute and Glider School, Basic and Advanced Infantry Officer Courses, Ranger School, Airborne School, Pathfinder School, and the Command and General Staff College. McKenna spent a total of 22 years in the military. After a year of service, he was sent to West Point Military Academy. Upon his graduation from Castle Heights Military Academy in 1948, McKenna enlisted in the army, and served with the 82nd Airborne Division. ![]() McKenna was born on July 23, 1930, and raised Nebraska and Florida. McKenna is a retired United States Army officer and author ![]()
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