A Marine's Journey Through South Vietnam, 1968-1969
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In early February of 1968, at the beginning of the Tet Offensive, Private First Class Gregory V. Short arrived in Vietnam as an 18-year-old U.S. Marine. Amid all of the confusion and destruction, he began his tour of duty as an 81mm mortarman with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, which was stationed at Con Thien near the DMZ. While living in horrendous conditions reminiscent of the trenches in World War I, his unit was cut off and constantly being bombarded by the North Vietnamese heavy artillery, rockets, and mortars.
Ground Pounder is Short’s unflinching account of his time in Vietnam. Direct, honest, and brutal, it holds nothing back in describing the hardships of modern warfare—and our leaders’ illusions of success.
Hardcover Book : 368 pages
Publisher: University Of North Texas Press ( May 20, 2012 )
Item #: 13-608726
ISBN: 9781574414523
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 inches
Product Weight: 15.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
