Unfortunate Sons: A True Story of Young Men and War. After years of research, the first account of the ambush that claimed the lives of 49 members of Charlie Company, 4th Battalion 9th Infantry (Manchu) 25th Infantry Division has been written. Author L.D. James is a former Manchu with more than 30 years experience as a journalist. In addition to his experience as a combat platoon leader he has covered wars and civil wars in Liberia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Macedonia, the Gulf War, the Afghanistan War and the Iraq War. ISBN - 0-9768619-2-5, 288 pages, 17 photos. Hardcover $24.95.