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  • The Killing Zone

  • My Life in the Vietnam War
  • By: Frederick Downs
  • Narrated by: Barry Press
  • Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (180 ratings)
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By: Frederick Downs
Narrated by: Barry Press
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Summary

Among the best books ever written about men in combat, The Killing Zone tells the story of the platoon of Delta One-six, capturing what it meant to face lethal danger, to follow orders, and to search for the conviction and then the hope that this war was worth the sacrifice. The book includes a new chapter on what happened to the platoon members when they came home.

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"The best damned book from the point of view of the infantrymen who fought there." ( Army Times)

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great listen

the narration at times is a little detracting from the story. how ever the story it's self is great to listen to.

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Insightful and though provoking

The narrator takes you into the jungle and some of the scenes leave you chilled. Gripping but also really educates you on what it was like to be there.

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One of the early Vietnam memoirs

Well written and performed. Great story from platoon commanders perspective and the aftermath of his experiences.

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This book is a hard hitting genuine account of a soldier's war in Vietnam.
With cool reflection of the aftermath of being in a doomed conflict.
Definitely worth the read.

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outstanding real account of the Vietnam war and ..

true leadership, through the authors brutal time in country. A must listen for anyone interested in the reality of war. Also very good performance from the narrator.

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Brillant book

I loved this book. Its one of the best Ive listened to in recent times. very informing and so interesting. I love the way he reads it, great voice.

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loved it. highly recommended to all

as a former soldier it was difficult sometimes.
strong and powerful highly recommend to all.
I felt I was there

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One of the greatest Vietnam accounts

Truly a great story, well-told with many details covered and described. Every respect to the author and his men

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Captivating

An excellent performance of a truly honest and in depth account of the experiences faced by the everyday soldier in Vietnam

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An Important Contribution

Hard to say I enjoyed this book as the subject is so hard to understand and disturbing but it is an important contribution to anyone who wants to learn about this war. It's certainly 5 star and the ending, shocking then astounding, completed an incredible story. Soldiers doing their job.

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