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Vietnam Rough Riders
- A Convoy Commander's Memoir
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
In the Vietnam War, American "rough riders" drove trucks through hostile territory delivering supplies, equipment, ammunition, weapons, fuel, and reinforcements to troops fighting on the war's ever-shifting front lines. But, all too often, the convoys themselves became the front lines.
Frank McAdams, a Marine Corps lieutenant, learned that the hard way during a tour of duty that began right after the 1968 Tet Offensive and the siege at Khe Sanh. In this compelling memoir he recounts his personal battles - not only with a dangerous enemy but also with an incompetent superior and a sometimes indifferent military bureaucracy.
A decidedly different take on the Vietnam experience, his chronicle focuses on the ambush-prone truck convoys that snaked their way through dangerous terrain in narrow mountain passes and overgrown jungles. When an ambush occurred, strong leadership and quick thinking were required to protect both the convoy's mission and the lives of its men.
Fast-paced and highly absorbing, his book offers an insightful look at a largely neglected aspect of the Vietnam War, while reminding us of how frequently the crucible of war reveals one's true character.
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- Fox 3 Simulations
- 02-04-23
Endless Fighting Senior Officer
As far as Vietnam books go, this one is very different from the norm. Actual combat is many times less than other stories, I assume due to the nature of leading convoys Vs patrols - There's a couple of incidents throughout, but the real combat the author as junior officer faces, is with his immediate chain of command. This is where this story gets a little tedious at times. For every minute spent describing some action, or some other thoughts and feelings related to Vietnam somehow, there's at least ten devoted to arguing with this officer. I really hope for his sake, writing this book "helped get it out" - I don't think I've ever heard so much dislike directed at one individual decades after the fact. I would have liked a little bit more time spent on describing what went into moving convoys, the planning, and a little less on what the officer done today.
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- Charlie C.
- 05-05-23
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An interesting insight into chain of command in the military and the failings that go with it. If you want a shoot em' up story, this isn't the book for you. (Bristol, UK)
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