Thomas K. DuGan begins with an operation then flashes back to a time before induction into the armed forces. We learn about incidental experiences, absurdities that have not been revealed to us before. DuGan takes us through four straight-leg infantry divisions covering areas as; Camp Bear Cat, Ben Hoa, Long Benh, Saigon, Bien Dong island, Dau Tieng, Camp Rainier, Tay Ninh and Cam Ranh Bay.
By writing "TAP" DuGan has made himself a place on the shelf beside Remarque, Graves, Mailer, Sajer, Hagerman, Caputo, Santoli, Kovic, Hasford, and Hieneman; all whom would no doubt agree- DuGans book belongs to the brotherhood.
Thomas K. DuGan states; "In 'Trip Across The Pond' there is no gory. We as a society do not need that. Instead, I painted the absurdities/insanity's experienced by me -there is no heresy. By revealing the absurdities/insanity's experienced by me, the soldiers day to day struggle for survival, his hand tied behind his back, drugs pushed down his throat, will give people a better understanding thus bridging the gap between the soldier and them."
