Calloway, Jr Joseph W
Mekong First Light
- ISBN 13:
- 9780891418160
- author:
- Calloway, Jr Joseph W
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Presidio Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 106 mm X 174 mm
- Genre:
- Asian history: Vietnam War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lt. Joseph Callaway's account of his time as platoon leader in Vietnam is a harrowing and honest portrayal of the brutal realities of war. In December 1966, at just 23 years old, Callaway was thrust into command of 42 inexperienced men against the toughest guerrilla fighters in the Mekong Delta. The jungle environment proved to be a deadly trap, where even the slightest weakness could trigger an enemy attack. As platoon leader, Callaway's primary concern was the safety of his troops, and he took great care to ensure their well-being. However, this also made him a prime target for the enemy, who would stop at nothing to take out the platoon leader. Callaway's story is a painful and heart-wrenching account of the true nature of America's war in Vietnam: it was a conflict that could not be won. This book chronicles his experiences with unflinching honesty, providing a unique insight into one soldier's struggle to survive in a hostile environment.
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