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Query: One of the Better Novels to come out of the VietNam War

Back in the 1970's as the Viet Nam War was winding down for us. A lot of the veterans wrote of their experiences in the ill fated war. This book was one of the better efforts of these men. ( A Marine Veteran of that war was kind enough to lend me his copy before I joined the Army. Thanks Lloyd!)In this book, one got a feel with the Authors telling details of his experiences as a Junior Officer in a Marine Line Company. For example the power struggle with the Senior Sgt. in his Platoon, the overwhelming heat and the plain hard work needed to just survive let alone the fighting an elusive and talented enemy. That and gaining the trust of his men in the platoon was a major effort for the Lt. All in all a very well written book that the Author can take pride in.