Last Men Out

Last Men Out: The True Story of America’s Heroic Final Hours in Vietnam by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin brings to life one of the most dramatic and consequential moments in modern military history—when the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam became a race against time, chaos, and betrayal. Based on newly declassified documents and eyewitness interviews, this narrative unfolds with the urgency and tension of a thriller, but grounded in real sacrifice and courage.

In late April 1975, as Saigon fell and the American mission drew to a close, a handful of U.S. Marines became the last men remaining at the U.S. Embassy roof. With the North Vietnamese Army advancing and political directives unraveling, these Marines and helicopter pilots were charged with executing the largest-scale evacuation in U.S. history—Operation Frequent Wind. Drury and Clavin focus on this critical 24-hour window, mapping out the chaos, heroism, and heartbreak that accompanied America’s exit.

The authors not only recount the evacuation—they also examine the broader implications: how a nation’s longest war ended in confusion, how those who stayed behind bore the cost, and how the youngest Marines faced impossible decisions during their final hours in Vietnam. With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Last Men Out offers new insights into the fall of Saigon and the men who carried the burden of being “the last to leave.”

Key Features:

• Author: Bob Drury & Tom Clavin
• In-depth narrative of the final hours of U.S. involvement in Vietnam
• Based on recently declassified documents and direct interviews
• Focuses on Marines and helicopter crews during the fall of Saigon
• Explore the chaos of evacuation, the bravery of the few, and the consequences that followed
• Softcover format, approximately 304 pages; ISBN-13: 9781439161029

Last Men Out is more than military history—it’s a tribute to the young men who stayed when everyone else left, a lens into the final chapter of the Vietnam War, and a reminder that in conflict, endings matter as much as beginnings.

About the Authors:

Bob Drury is an experienced foreign correspondent and contributor to publications like *The New York Times* and *Men’s Journal*. He has authored or co-authored multiple works of military history.

Tom Clavin is a veteran journalist and author who has written numerous nonfiction books and served as an investigative correspondent.