Bibliograph

Platoon leader, a memoir of command in combat, James R. McDonough

Type

Label

Platoon leader, a memoir of command in combat, James R. McDonough

Language

eng

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Platoon leader

Oclc number

52826312

Responsibility statement

James R. McDonough

Sub title

a memoir of command in combat

Summary

A remarkable memoir of small-unit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in Vietnam

Table Of Contents

August 1, 1971: LZ English -- The road to war -- Welcome to Vietnam -- 2d Platoon -- Taking charge -- The wounding -- Brief interlude -- If at first you don't succeed-- -- A cast of characters -- Prelude to a fight -- Battle -- Aftermath -- The lowly infantryman -- The rains come -- American ingenuity -- The enemy builds strength -- A day at the beach -- Thanksgiving -- "Just like you and me" -- The order -- The patrol back -- Night movement -- End of a mission

Target audience

adult

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