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Vietnam, 1969 - 1970: A Company Commander's Journal (No.1)
- Narrated by: Alexander MacDonald
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
Lieutenant Michael Lee Lanning went to Vietnam as an eager young patriot who was confident of surviving the war. After six months in-country, he was promoted at age 23 to company commander, and his sense of duty began to shift from his nation to preserving the lives of the men in Bravo Company.
Lanning and his men faced an enemy who was patient, elusive, and firm in the belief that they could outlast the Americans. The young commander also confronted the prospect of sudden, violent death, bone-numbing weariness, and the stench of blood and decaying flesh. He would lose friends and would acquire a cynical contempt for all Vietnamese, both allies and enemies.
Vietnam, 1969 - 1970 is taken from the journals the author kept during his tour of duty. He wrote, "I dusted off men with wounds that will disable them for the rest of their lives. I dusted off a dead man that was one of the best soldiers I ever have known. I am realizing the full burdens of being a company commander."
The book is published by Texas A&M University Press.
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- Chris M
- 03-04-16
Simply excellent
There are many good books about the Vietnam war and leadership in war. This is a brilliant account of both.
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- Chris F
- 03-08-17
Brilliant story of the Vietnam war.
Would you listen to Vietnam, 1969 - 1970: A Company Commander's Journal (No.1) again? Why?
Yes I would listen again. It covered such an intense experience, I am sure there are details I missed.
What other book might you compare Vietnam, 1969 - 1970: A Company Commander's Journal (No.1) to, and why?
The first book written by Mr Lanning - "The Only War we Had". This book is better; better constructed, far better narration, better details.
Which character – as performed by Alexander MacDonald – was your favourite?
Mr Lanning.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No.
Any additional comments?
The narration of the first book really put me off. It was monotone and soporific. However, this improved immeasurably in this book and really added to it. The narrator gave different voices to different characters and used a broader range of tone and volume.
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- MR P BURN
- 04-07-22
Amazing
What a book, what a man. As you listen you feel like you were, there but also respect that you weren’t!
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