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For Garry Owen in Glory

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An excellent account of the true Vietnam experience. I know the author and saw many of his pictures that did not appear in the book. Unfortunately, one reviewer refers to the author as a desk jockey. This individual obviously didn't read the book and is missing out on a fairly accurate recollection. There were no desks mentioned...this account is a true depiction of a soldier in the field in Vietnam. There is one vivid account of a night ambush the author participated in to stop the movement of supplies to the North. It is graphic and sad and shows the horrors and futility of war. There are many good books on the subject of Vietnam. I would rate this as one of them although I would have liked to see more expansion on the subject and more photographs. The book may lack the exageration of other books of this type but it purposely doesn't include dialogue...just the author's memories of his experience. It is grass roots, but that's what makes it special and unique.

This book is about a typical desk jockey, who spent his entire tour in 'Nam trying to get out of the field. He whined whenever he didn't get his way, or had to sleep out in the bush, with his unit. WAHHH . And then, finally, he gets "wounded", when a tree fell on him! Well, he just loves wearing the big yellow patch on his right sleeve, but he far from earned it. Officers like him (are you listening Lt. Robinson!) are the reason I only spent 3 years in the Army, after joining and intending to make it a career. If I could give it no stars, or even negative stars, I would. Save your money.