The Village

Let me recommend you read this. It will be an eyeopener for many people who think they have a "good handle" on the Vietnam war. Yes there were tragedies, there were even atrocities (on both sides but it's not PC to point that out). But those were not the majority of American Troops. Again, recommended......more

The conventional wisdom among historians is that America lost the Vietnam War in the villages and hamlets. Large American units didn't understand the locals, used air power and artillery as a blunt instrument, and drove the villagers into the hands of the Viet Cong. The Village presents an alternati......more

What a squad of Marines can do against numerous VC/NVA as they help guard several villages in South Vietnam for over 2 years. 9 of those Marines died during that time. How the villagers came to care and respect the Marines as they patrolled the villages every night.......more

To some, the Vietnam War was a chance for medals, promotions, and one day a star on their shoulder. To most, serving in Vietnam was their duty—a patriotic chore to serve their country. Along the way, a student of the Vietnam War will find countless demonstrations of raw courage and heroism: servicem......more

I ead this book while working with the USMC in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It gave me a good perspective on counter-insurgency tactics.......more