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Prodigals: A Vietnam Story

Richard Taylor (Goodreads Author)

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During his first tour in Vietnam - 1967-68 - Dick Taylor was a well trained and highly motivated amateur assigned to advise a hard-bitten ARVN infantry battalion working in the mud and streams of IV Corps. He became savvy in a hurry and found that he was both brave and resourceful. He barely survived Tet 1968, then served on an advisory team staff.For the next two years, T ...more

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Published November 2003 by Casemate (first published October 31st 2003)

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I personally really enjoyed this book. It wasn’t really like other way books that I’ve read, it honestly reminded me a bit of the I Survived series. While reading it, I was able to imagine the situation and get an understanding of how someone may feel.

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Richard Taylor was a soldier for all his adult life, serving in Vietnam, Europe, Grenada, the Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan, and numerous posts in the United States. His service led to an understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their loved ones.

He documented his experiences over two tours of duty in Vietnam in Prodigals: A Vietnam Story (2003). The manuscript was an ...more