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Being Frank About Vietnam - A Marine Platoon Commander's Experience (Paperback)
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Being Frank About Vietnam - A Marine Platoon Commander's Experience (Paperback)
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Loot Price R574
Discovery Miles 5 740
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A stirring and honest account of war in Vietnam with no holds
barred, revealing brotherhood, duty, fear, loss and a love song to
his wife, Diana. A mind-expanding read in hopes to change human
perspective on war, it is a sincere first-hand portrayal of daily
life in the wilderness of Southeast Asia versus glorification of
battles and heroic encounters. This eye-opening book was conceived
upon Hill's retirement. It provided him the time and incentive to
open the letters he sent from Vietnam to his wife which lay dormant
for 42 years, preserving the experience and emotions he felt of the
days gone by in the battlefield. Perusing the epistles and reliving
the weighty memories, the author realized it was a noteworthy story
waiting to be retold. Providing an honest account of life and
combat in the bush of Vietnam and its impact to those engaged in
the war, as well as their families back home, this book relates
Hill's activities and encounters while leading a platoon of Marines
during the peak of the war. Integrated are portions of the letters
to his wife that describe fear and doubt in fighting an endless
war. It recounts perilous exploits in Vietnam, south of Da Nang in
the Quang Nam Province. It concludes by coming to grips with the
burdens warriors brought home to their families. This book centers
on the human experience of war-gut-wrenching decisions, fear, loss,
regret and questioning-making it a valuable read for soldiers and
their families who sacrificed then, and continue to sacrifice
today. Featuring a full range of emotions including dread, hate and
sly wisps of humor, Being Frank About Vietnam is a collection of
honest stories for any adult audience interested in reading a truth
about Vietnam.
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