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The letters Joseph War, one of the elite Marine Scout Snipers, wrote home reveal a side of the Vietnam war seldom seen. Whether under nigthly mortar attack in An Hoa, with a Marine company in the bullet-scarred jungle, on secret missions to Laos, or on dangerous two-man hunter-kills, Ward lived the war in a way few men did. And he fought the enemy as few men did--up close and personal.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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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!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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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 !!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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A worthwhile book
The book was very hard to put down. It was based on the letters Ward wrote home--interspersed throughout the book--and which served as sort of summaries or prefaces to the longer... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Hamann
Interesting stories about the borader context of a sniper's war
This book was never meant to win the Pulitzer prize, but a little more editing on the part of the publisher would not have hurt! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carno Polo
Fantastic read
Enjoyed this book immensely, incredible experiences described well at a good pace, an amazing man in a horrific place. Read more
Published 6 months ago by topyandhisguitar
A very, very accurate and candid account!
I have read many books about the Vietnam war, most of them are very good, this one was brilliant. The author has written a very readable book, in which he recalls great detail... Read more
Published 7 months ago by ArthurT
I like it!!
The book is written in a very differnt way to the ususal sniper books, his letters are short and to the point all most as if he didn't have time in his life for anything other than... Read more
Published 8 months ago by David Hull
Dear Mr Ward
Dear Mr Ward
I read your book and found it one of the best reads ever. I couldn't put the book down. Thank you for sharing your experiences in the Vietnam war.
I read your book and found it one of the best reads ever. I couldn't put the book down. Thank you for sharing your experiences in the Vietnam war.
Published 14 months ago by Tom Van San
Re Dear Mom
Based on Letters written back to his Mother(Dear Mom) with written word added from the Author.
Albeit a true account of a Sniper in Vietnam,and his account of his experiences,... Read more
Albeit a true account of a Sniper in Vietnam,and his account of his experiences,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by L. Hughes
one of the best
l have been reading a lot of vietnam books lately and l found this a great read.It is one of those books you can keep for years and read over and over again.in short a MUST read!
Published 19 months ago by P. Markham
Not quite hitting the target
A great deal of respect for JT Ward. Any one who goes through what he did and is probably still suffering from the memories deserves respect. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by GW
Green hell
J.T.Ward stands out as a solid soldier from day 1 of his training. Chosen as a recruit squad leader he quickly organises his squad to survive Marine recruit training. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by Stuart Campbell
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