Marine's experience as a forward observer in Okinawa during Vietnam War.
The reflections of a Marine Lt's 1968 tour in Vietnam as an Artillery Battery Officer and as a Forward Observer with an infantry battalion.I was there during that time and would say that Hardwick has it right.
Hardwick's service and mine in the USMC overlapped. He was getting out while I was joining the Fleet Marine Force. But soon I was also in Viet Nam, and spent 18 months overseas. I'd say this was a good memoir of service there and really portrayed the experiences of a junior officer.
When I arrived "Down South," I quickly realized that my primary duty was to make sure as many of my men as possible returned home in one piece.
When I arrived "Down South," I quickly realized that my primary duty was to make sure as many of my men as possible returned home in one piece.
as a Vietnam vet I was not overly impressed with this book it was ok but not what I thought it would be
