Fairy Tales and War Stories

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>What's the difference between a fairy tale and a war story?</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> In the author's experience A fairy tale started with the phrase 'Once upon a time.' On the other hand a war story started with the phrase 'Now this is no bullshit.'</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This collection of compelling memoirs spans fifty years and two entirely different cultures: </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>more than twenty years in the US Army</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> and </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>twenty years in higher education</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>. Dr. J. Thomas Hennessey Jr. PhD recounts his most pivotal and often unbelievable experiences with dignity respect and a keen eye for human nature.</span></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Inside you'll find:</strong></p><ul><li></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Vietnam War Stories:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> From his first terrifying combat assault into the Ia Drang Valley and finding a downed A1E Skyraider to command of an Airborne Rifle Company (B/2-505) and surviving a ten-day engagement with the 9th NVA Division.</span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>A Diplomat's Life:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> Serving as the United States Army Attaché to the Court of St James American Embassy London UK. This section includes coordinating the Embassy's response to the devastating </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>PANAM 103 Lockerbie Bombing</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> and his attendance at diplomatic functions with royalty and senior officials.</span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Behind the Scenes at the Pentagon:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> Two tours on the Joint Chiefs of Staff including solving a perplexing problem for </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>General Colin Powell</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> involving a real-life Minuteman III ICBM needed for a UN Peace Garden sculpture.</span></li></ul><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>From a 'butter bar' lieutenant in Vietnam to a Colonel on the Joint Staff and then a university leader Dr. Hennessey's stories offer a unique perspective on leadership service and the surprising similarities and major differences between military and academic life.</span></p><p></p>