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One Soldier: Vietnam In 1968

Name: One Soldier: Vietnam In 1968
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Book Synopsis: Who, or what, was the real enemy in Vietnam? The ever-elusive, jungle-wise Viet Cong and their NVA allies? The oppressive heat and torrential rains? The leeches, mosquitoes, and the jungle itself? Or the army whose regulations made you carry a .45 even though the firing pin was broken? Perhaps, each in their own way, they all were... and John Shook battled them all.In One Soldier, he recounts his experiences and describes how he faced—and overcame—all the enemies a machine-gunner encountered in the Nam. Straight-from-the-shoulder, Shook tells of search and destroy patrols and night ambushes and slogging through a rice paddy, wondering when the first shot was going to come. You'll be at his side during bull sessions on getting a "million-dollar" wound that would mean a return to the States and in firefights that turned his M-60 machine gun from a shoulder-numbing burden into a staccato, lead-spewing lifesaver. Most of all, One Soldier is a story of combat, written in the immediate, gut-wrenching language that men at war resort to: "A burst of automatic rifle fire rips through the hooch inches above my elevated perch. Knowing exactly where my rifle hangs I reach out for it but grasp only air and wooden wall. ... The firing in both directions is heavier now. There is yelling on the bridge. It is a black night, a void of vision punctuated by muzzle flashes and the crisscrossing streaks of tracers... Is that your 16?" I yell. "What the f—. Who cares?"... "Where was your rifle when this s— started?"

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Step into the intense and gripping world of the Vietnam War with One Soldier: Vietnam In 1968 Book. Written with raw emotion and authenticity, this book delves deep into the struggles and triumphs of John Shook, a machine-gunner battling enemies both seen and unseen. Join him on harrowing search and destroy missions, heart-pounding night ambushes, and adrenaline-fueled firefights where his M-60 machine gun becomes a lifeline. Explore the true meaning of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.

Experience the heat, the rain, the leeches, and the oppressive jungle atmosphere alongside John Shook as he navigates through the challenges of war. His candid storytelling paints a vivid picture of the relentless combat he faced and the camaraderie that sustained him through the darkest moments. Get ready to be transported to the frontlines of Vietnam, where every moment is a test of survival and every decision could mean life or death.

Immerse yourself in the immediacy and intensity of combat with One Soldier. Feel the tension mounting as the bullets fly, the voices yell, and the chaos reigns. John Shook's gripping accounts will keep you on the edge of your seat, yearning to know what comes next. Prepare to be captivated by a story that captures the essence of war in all its brutal reality and unfathomable courage.

Ready to embark on a gripping journey through the trials and triumphs of a soldier in Vietnam? Dive into the pages of One Soldier: Vietnam In 1968 Book and experience a narrative like no other. Click here to order your copy now and discover the true meaning of valor and sacrifice.

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