Eagle Days: A Marine Legal/Infantry Officer in Vietnam
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (907 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0817315780 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Much has been written about America’s war in Vietnam, and an enduring and troubling subtext is the composition of the body of soldiers that made up the U.S. Don Griffis served in the twin roles of legal officer charged at various times with the task of both defending and prosecuting servicemen, while at the same time leading combat patrols in “search and destroy” missions against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese enemy. Eagle Days is a remarkable account of Griffis’ personal record of experiencing what the military should do best—meet, engage, and defeat the enemy—and what it becomes when esprit de corps, discipline, and a sense of purpose decay.. troop deployment: from the initially well
His writing style is crystal clear, interspersed with subtle witticisms that had me chuckling out loud. “As a former Marine officer who served a tour in Vietnam from 1967–68 with the 3rd Marine Division below the DMZ, I found the manuscript extremely interesting. The author is an excellent writer and storyteller. At times, I found it hard to put down. I got a good feel for the kind of Marine officer that he was—a wise decent sort with lots of common sense.”
"An Intriguing Look" according to Shana Pare. Written in journal entries, "Eagle Days" is an interesting look at the day-to-day life of a man at war. One would expect that such a book might be dry as West Texas land, but Mr. Griffis has written with wry humor that lets one see the young man behind the uniform. Overall, I recommend the book not onl. "Eagle Days is great account of a young Marine's war experience" according to Circle C. Very interesting book about a young Marine's experiences in Viet Nam. Written as a journal it gives a unique perspective on a soldier's daily challenges during war. Author Griffis's role as both a defense counsel and a prosecuter exposes us to some of the lesser known trials and tribulations that soldi. Excellent first person account of combat in Viet Nam Paul F. Brooks Eagle Days by Don W. Griffis"There is so much living to be done, and I feel deep pity and sadness for anyone who dies in this far-off war over people and issues which the bulk of America seems to know so little" from Eagle Days "Eagle Days" is a first person account of military duty during the Vietnam