This was a difficult book for me, but one that was well worth the journey. I had watched the nightly newscasts, read personal accounts of the war and had family members in Vietnam. At times in the narrative, I would have to put the book down and return to it later, when I had my emotions again under control. This was the early 1980's and the Vietnam War was still too vivid and personal.

I persevered however and my esteem of what our fighting men endure and survive rose proportionally. Thank you, James Webb, and Snake and all you guys...