We Saved SOG Souls

101st Airborne Missions in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos During the Vietnam War

By: Roger Lockshier

Narrated by: Justin Smallbridge

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

During the Vietnam War, far from the halls of Congress, snooping reporters, loving family members, and conventional US military forces in South Vietnam, a deadly, top-secret war was conducted for eight years across the fence in Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam by small Green Beret-led reconnaissance teams.

©2021 Roger Lockshier (P)2022 Roger Lockshier

Critic reviews

"Finally, a book by a 101st Airborne aviator on his heroic role in the eight-year secret war conducted during the Vietnam War by SOG Green Berets. Over the last decade there have been compelling books printed by SOG Green Berets who ran missions across the fence into Laos, Cambodia and N. Vietnam, often understating in general terms the critical role of helicopter units and aviators like Roger Lockshier. Now, Roger flies readers into the secret war, jutting through ack-ack anti-aircraft gunfire and the horror of being shot down in Laos, providing a well-written account that grabs readers' attention. Thank you Roger.” (John Stryker Meyer, author of On the Ground, Across the Fence, and SOG Chronicles)

Harrowing Bravery

I’ve tried to read every book on SOG and it’s brave men. This is no exception, it tells the story from the view of a helicopter crewman that supported SoG men in the secret war in Indochina. If you like stories of SOG and green berets in Vietnam, this is a must read.

Outstanding.

Hard to express how much I enjoyed reading this book. As Mr Lockshier says, there aren’t many books about the part of the Vietnem War that he experienced.

So good. I read it twice!

A huge thank you to Roger for sharing his experiences of his time in Vietnam!
The book was a quick read as I could not put it down. Roger had me laughing and crying.
I am truly grateful to read about the brave men that serve our country!

Very Personal Account

A well told personal story of a crew chief that stood in the door of his gun ship every day with his 60 mm implanting and answering rescue calls from our guy behind the wire.

Invisible war

loved the story, had me on edge of my recliner
I Corp 72 73 warriors all

Great..!!

Different side and take on the secret war. Lockshier puts into perspective the sacrifice and teamwork that saved many lives and accomplished missions that many would deem crazy to attempt..!!!

Incredible book about our nations finest.

This book was well written, excellent narration and firsthand accounts of the heroism, ingenuity and bravery displayed by members of the Spec. Ops community in Vietnam. We all owe them a welcome home. This book was one of the finest I have read.

Due Reverence, Respect, Gratitude, & Esteem

Parts of this book brought me to tears. It is a story that needed to be told, both for the author and posterity. Men like Mr. Lockshier are the backbone of America. The heroism, comradery, & shear guts of these men are in comparatively short supply today, if for no other reason than the lack of awareness we as a people have to their very existence. The future of America now has another memoir of heroes who they can aspire to emulate. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to, in some small way, share in these experiences. God bless you and all your SOG & 101st brothers. May your legacy endure forever. P.S. - This book should be available in every public library world-wide.

Incredible!!! Hard to turn the book off.

I so enjoyed hearing the first hand accounts from Crew Chief Roger Lockshier. Great perspective from another American Hero.

Important History

This is only my second written review ( star reviews usually) so please forgive the lack of structure. As a female born in 1963 with seven uncles who served in Vietnam I read memoirs or first person accounts to understand as to my ability to do so what happened to my family, to this day the two still living won’t speak of that part of history. Of the hundreds of books and audio recordings that I have experienced this is one of the bravest and best combat warrior accounts I have listened to. I am a grateful American because so many gave so much for my freedom, books like this represent part of that freedom. This book is inspiring, informative and heartbreaking at points. It is most certainly of important historical significance.
Thank You