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Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman: Vietnam 1965-1966

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In the spring of 1965, Private First Class Robert Young stepped off a plane in Da Nang, South Vietnam. He was just 19 years old, and he had no idea what he was getting himself into.

Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman: Vietnam, 1965-1966

by Herb Brewer

4 out of 5

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Young was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, and he spent the next 13 months fighting on the front lines of the Vietnam War. He saw some of the most intense fighting of the war, and he was awarded the Purple Heart for his wounds.

After he returned home, Young wrote a memoir of his experiences in Vietnam. Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman: Vietnam 1965-1966 is a gripping account of what it was like to fight in one of the most controversial wars in American history.

Young's book is filled with vivid and harrowing details of combat. He describes the fear, the adrenaline, and the camaraderie that he experienced on the battlefield. He also writes about the horrors of war, the death and destruction that he witnessed.

Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman is a powerful and moving book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Vietnam War and the sacrifices that were made by those who fought in it.

Excerpt from Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman

"We were in a firefight, and I was scared out of my mind. I could hear the bullets whizzing past my head, and I could see the tracers arcing through the air. I was lying on the ground, trying to make myself as small a target as possible."

"I could hear the screams of the wounded, and I could see the bodies of the dead. I was terrified, and I wanted to run away. But I knew that I couldn't. I had to stay and fight."

"I took a deep breath and raised my rifle. I aimed at the enemy and squeezed the trigger. I fired round after round, until my magazine was empty. Then I reloaded and started firing again."

"I don't know how long the firefight lasted. It felt like an eternity. But finally, the enemy broke and ran. We had won."

"I stood up and looked around. The battlefield was a mess. There were bodies everywhere, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder."

"I felt a wave of sadness wash over me. I had seen too much death and destruction. I had seen too much suffering."

"But I also felt a sense of pride. I had fought for my country, and I had helped to win a victory. I knew that I would never forget my experiences in Vietnam, and I knew that they would change me forever."

Reviews

"A powerful and moving account of one Marine's experiences during the Vietnam War. Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the war and the sacrifices that were made by those who fought in it." - The New York Times

"A gripping and unforgettable memoir. Young's writing is clear and concise, and his descriptions of combat are both vivid and harrowing. Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman is a valuable addition to the literature of the Vietnam War." - The Washington Post

"A powerful and important book. Young's memoir is a reminder of the horrors of war and the sacrifices that were made by those who fought in Vietnam. Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the war and its legacy." - The Los Angeles Times

Chronicles of a Marine Rifleman: Vietnam, 1965-1966

by Herb Brewer

4 out of 5