This reminds me very much of my own story. I am married to a Vietnamese woman, and have been to many of the places i was in when I was there and have family there and have property in Cu Chi. My Vietnamese family treats me very well.
It is extremely rare to have a platoon captain who would go the extra mile in leading his platoon. These are the type of leaders that many soldiers would look up to even if their duration in the field may be extremely short due to the high risk of attracting enemy fire, however, their selfless act of valour, courage and sacrifice commanded them the highest form of respect and recognition long after their passing. Overall, it goes to show that war is sheer barbarity and deprives the lives of many good men.
I think viewing the war in the lens of "wins and losses" is really missing the point. The war probably could have been avoided and we would probably have been better off. Clearly, in recent years, our national relationship with Vietnam has been a positive one. But you can't change history, and the sacrifices that were made by our veterans have to be honored and respected.
Spoken like a true wrinkled,bomb throwin` hippie.....Why do you listen to a Vietnam vet`s testimony,if you`ve already got pre-conceived hate for the military and country the man represented.....The mentality of your ilk is terrifying.......and in full bloom over the last few years.....GOD save us....
Read a history book or watch Time Life's 10,000 DAY WAR , take note near very end where NVA scurry back to Paris to sign peace agreement , there were not enough $AM missiles on the planet to stop the U.S.A.F.....NOTHING CAN $TOP THE U.S.A.F !....Operation Rock Lob$ter II Live From Planet Claire BUFF BABY BUFF !
