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Title: One one the best
Review: Of the hundred or so books I've read about the Vietnam War this is up there with the best of them. Parker's extraordinary experiences are given impact by his down to earth manner. You get a sense of an honest guy telling it straight, a self-effacing man, his ego kept in check at all times. Clear and direct with language, he gets to the point and tells his story without hoo-ha. Lot of interesting glimpses of colourful characters: he manages a striking portrait with ease in the fewest of words. I found his comments on the last weeks before the fall of the South fascinating. The ineptitude of the some of the major players from the Saigon consulate is bizarre, believing right up to the last weeks that the NVA would make a peace deal when on the verge of absolute victory. Some very emotional encounters and catastrophes. Parker's respect for his Asian adversaries as well as his fellow soldiers & countrymen is admirable. Great book.Aussie Des
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