Boots and the Law: A Story of Army Jag Service in Fort Polk and Vietnam

Gregg Thompson doesnt plan on going to war but that quickly changes when hes drafted and sent to Vietnam. The young private finds that hes a fine soldier but the military values him even more for his strategic thinking and smarts. Hes promoted to captain and becomes a lawyer defending the innocent and prosecuting war criminals. Thompson becomes a critical player in cases that reflect the social issues and problems affecting not only the military but the entire country including desertion rape armed robbery conscientious objectors and much more. Justice is not always easy to interpret. When two soldiers get in a fight and an onlooker kills one of the fighters its up to Thompson to get a murder conviction. Other tough cases include a war hero who goes AWOL in Vietnam a decorated major accused of selling high-ticket items on the black market and a soldier who disobeys an order that doesnt make much sense in the context of jungle warfare. Victories are not always won on the field of battle. Follow a master lawyer as he seeks justice in Boots and the Law a portrait of American life during Vietnam.