The Nam One Marine's Journey During the Vietnam War

The Nam is a riveting and harrowing account of the Vietnam War. The author's unique experiences took him from running point for Marine infantry units as a Scout Dog Handler to being a team leader with 3rd Force Recon Company deep in the jungles of Vietnam. He explains how Force Recon Marines brought the fight to the enemy conducting stingray operations using artillery and air strikes. Often completely surrounded we had to fight our way out!. Written from the perspective of a young Marine serving in a war-torn country he gives a personal account of his combat experiences fighting the NVA and the Viet Cong. After decades of contemplation the author gives a political commentary on this unpopular war characterized by mismanagement detailing his thoughts on the biggest lessons of the Vietnam War.