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4/4: A LRP's Narrative Mass Market Paperback – January 23, 1993

by Gary Douglas Ford (Author)

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When Gary Ford volunteered in October of 1967 for a new LRP company being formed, all he knew was that he wanted to leave the grunts in Vietnam behind. But Company F, Long Range Patrol, 51st Infantry (Airborne) would demand qualities and courage that tested him to his limit. 4/4:A LRP'S NARRATIVE is a chronicle of survival and indomitable courage in the face of inhuman odds. In the hell of combat, Ford reveals what warriors are really made of.

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Mass Market Paperback: 274 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1st edition (January 23, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0804109133
ISBN-13: 978-0804109130
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 4.2 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
Average Customer Review: 10 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,060,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #703 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Leaders & Notable People > Military > Vietnam War
- #1828 in Books > History > Military > United States > Vietnam War
- #11440 in Books > History > Asia

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A nephew's perspective

ByMichael E. Conner Jron July 2, 2013

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I joined the military in 1981 and have been in ever since. One of the primary reasons is because of my uncle Gary Ford's influence. I grew up hearing some of his war stories (even some that are not included in the book). However, the book contained some stories that he never told us about so I was glad to read about them. After I returned from a combat tour in Afghanistan in 2012, we have had many discussions, swapping war stories, etc. The similarities between the two wars are many. Thus I have been able to ask the right questions about his experiences. For example, today, July 1st, I had a question about what Lurp rations were. He then proceeded to show me several that he brought home from his last tour in 1972. I openned one up and ate the main dish after reconstitution. It was still good. Wow, they are packaged like an early form of the MRE. I have read numerous books written by Viet Nam LURPs. His book is accurate and well written, comparable to the others. I highly recomend it to all that are interested in LURP history. I love ya uncle. Keep on LURPing.

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A LRP At War.

ByJohn R. Liberton May 20, 2017

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This is a store of the Vietnam War as seen by one team sergeant as his team seeks to find the enemy. Well written and interesting.
Hard to put down. Well done.

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Five Stars

ByRobert Whiteon November 29, 2016

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good book

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Five Stars

Bylrrp246on October 11, 2014

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very good book

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Vietnam Vets deserve the utmost respect!

ByA customeron November 10, 1998

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This book is a must read for anyone interested in the soldiers perspective during the Vietnam War. To make it even more interesting, the reader is told an account from the mind of a ranger. How anyone could infiltrate enemy territory with just six men is still an enigma to me? These men were nothing more than kids, yet they were given the horrific task of seeking and destroying a people in their own backyard. This is not the first book I have read about Vietnam, and yet I still couldn't put it down.
To all you Vietnam Vets reading this, you have my utmost respect!

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Basic. More honest than most.

ByA customeron October 3, 1999

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Having known hundreds of combat soldiers, dozens of whom were rangers, and having read more than a hundred of their after action debriefings, this is the best no frills account of the LRP war by a member of an elite group. It is from the heart. I could tell he still doesn't exactly understand a few things, and that is what separates this book out for me... This book is essential reading for those who seek simple truths from basic men, as are the books of Tim O'Brien and John Leppelman. Ford's tale is the only one that brought tears to my eyes after all these years.

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Five Stars

ByBlaine Furneron January 9, 2015

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Great Book. loved the perspective on Gary's experiences in battle.

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Every word is true

ByRobert Gonzagaon February 11, 2002

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Having been the first paltoon to go through training at Nha Thrang with the Special Forces once 51st Infantry LRRP was formed. I can honestly say Gary speaks the truth. Many of the incidents recorded in the book were shared with some of my fellow employees where I work at. To my surprise one afternoon, a friend presented me with a copy of the book. Many things that I had related to him were in the book. I am very glad the book was written. I had no idea that the unit was awarded so many awards for valor.