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Eagle Days: A Marine Legal/Infantry Officer in Vietnam

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Eagle Days was an interesting look at the Vietnam war from a Marine officer with primary duties 'behind the line' and additional dutys organizing local patrols. The book focused less on actual combat than other memoirs but the insight into the attempt to maintain discpline through the military legal system was an area I enjoyed learning about.

Very interesting book about a young Marine's experiences in Viet Nam. Written as a journal it gives a unique perspective on a soldier's daily challenges during war. Author Griffis's role as both a defense counsel and a prosecuter exposes us to some of the lesser known trials and tribulations that soldiers encounter during war time. It also does a good job of showing the sacrifices that soldiers are more than willing to make when called upon to do so by their country.

Written in journal entries, "Eagle Days" is an interesting look at the day-to-day life of a man at war. One would expect that such a book might be dry as West Texas land, but Mr. Griffis has written with wry humor that lets one see the young man behind the uniform. Overall, I recommend the book not only for those who have been to war, but for those who have not. The name of war has changed, but not the pride and bravery of the soldier who fights it.