Peter ClarkAlpha One Sixteen: A Combat Infantryman's Year in Vietnam
Summary:
Written by Peter Clark, this book follows the story of a young recruit who is shipped out to the 1st Infantry Division and assigned to Alpha Company. Through his journey, you'll get a vivid and visceral account of life in the platoon as he progresses from green recruit to seasoned soldier over the course of a year. You'll learn about the techniques for coping with the daily horrors he encounters, the technical skills needed to fight and survive, and how to deal with the awful reality of civilian casualties. This book is a great and necessary addition to the canon of Vietnam War memoirs and will give you an in-depth look at the struggles and survival of a group of soldiers in Vietnam.