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The Killing Zone

My Life in the Vietnam War

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The Killing Zone

By: Frederick Downs
Narrated by: Barry Press
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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.

©2007 Frederick Downs (P)2017 Tantor Military Vietnam War Fiction

Critic reviews

"The best damned book from the point of view of the infantrymen who fought there." ( Army Times)
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A fascinating story which is vividly told and the final few chapters are incredibly moving.

Fantastic

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One of the better books. Quite an open account of views and feelings at the time.

Great listen!

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

One of the early Vietnam memoirs

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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.

outstanding real account of the Vietnam war and ..

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Engaging and realistic! Especially the authors description of CQB under hellish jungle conditions. Recommended to anyone interested in the Vietnam war from a grunts perspective.

View from a Vietnam era infantryman

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