Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12618 in Books
• Published on: 1992-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 272 pages

Customer Reviews

The book is a true and accurate representation of VietNam
I was in An Hoa in 1969 and served as a radio operator and forward observer for Kilo Company 3/5. This book really brought back memories and validated things which I have told my family for the last 30 years (Has it really been that long?). Joe Ward has succeeded in accurately representing the role and day to day events of the scout sniper in a combat unit. I have bought several copies for friends and family members. When they ask about Viet Nam, I give them a copy and tell them to read it to really understand. I hope Joe does more work. I really like his style. Thanks for the memories, man!

Great and easy too read book
I consumed this book in two days !! I just couldn't put it down and to the dismayal of my wife had to "just read one more page". Fascinating, thrilling and gruesome tale of a young sniper going through hell in Vietnam but still being able to maintain his integrity as a human being.

Quite easy too read, and very, very catching. The author presents the story and his experiences in a very non-gung-ho way that makes it very believable and fascinating. Great book !!

There aren't enough stars for this book!
This book is a MUST for any one looking to delve deep into the Vietnam War without the glitter and nonsense. The author makes the reader see, feel, hear, smell and taste the war. Its easy to read format will appeal to the military history buff and novice, men and women alike. It is a unique book about a unique groop of men, the Marine Corps Scout Snipers. I laughed, I cried, I learned. If you are a Vietnam Veteran you will want extra copies for friends and relatives. Also recommend, In The Crosshairs, by Michael Lee Lanning and A Sniper In The Arizona, by John J. Culbertson.