“The Nam,” is a riveting and harrowing account of the Vietnam War! The author’s unique experiences took him from running point for Marine infantry units as a Scout Dog Handler to being a team leader with 3rd Force Recon Company deep in the jungles of Vietnam.
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“The Nam,” is a riveting and harrowing account of the Vietnam War! The author’s unique experiences took him from running point for Marine infantry units as a Scout Dog Handler to being a team leader with 3rd Force Recon Company deep in the jungles of Vietnam.
He explains how Force Recon Marines brought the fight to the enemy, conducting stingray operations using artillery and air strikes. “Often completely surrounded, we had to fight our way out!”
“The Nam” is written from the perspective of a young Marine serving in a war-torn country and gives a personal account of his combat experiences fighting the NVA and the Viet Cong. Additionally, after decades of contemplation he gives a political commentary on this unpopular war characterized by mismanagement and details his thoughts on the biggest lessons of the Vietnam War.
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