As it was an 'oral history' I wasn't too sure I would enjoy the book, as it seemed to consist of a collection of short sentences and paragraphs from numerous individuals (privates to majors). But I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed the story with all its heroics, dumb luck, misfortunes and stupidity. Once again, the Marines and their training proved that us "sea going bellhops" can usually overcome anything thrown at us.

As a former USMC officer who served in Viet Nam, I was taken back numerous times when certain terms were used, and the photographs of living conditions and shacks in so-called "rear areas."

While this was a significant action, it is also a good overview of what it was like for most Marines 'in-country' during the Viet Nam War.

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