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Platoon Leader by James R. McDonough (1985, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRandom House Publishing Group

ISBN-100891412352

ISBN-139780891412359

eBay Product ID (ePID)2013944

Product Key Features

Book TitlePlatoon Leader

Number of PagesVII, 195 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMilitary / Vietnam War

Publication Year1985

IllustratorYes

GenreHistory

AuthorJames R. Mcdonough

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN84-024839

Dewey Edition20

Dewey Decimal959.7/0434

SynopsisA remarkable memoir of small unit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in Vietnam. Truly a classic of military history. Col. James McDonough graduated from West Point and served in Vietnam as an infantry platoon leader in the legendary 173d Airborne Brigade., A remarkable memoir of small-unit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in Vietnam.' "Using a lean style and a sense of pacing drawn from the tautest of novels, McDonough has produced a gripping account of his first command, a U.S. platoon taking part in the 'strategic hamlet' program. . . . Rather than present a potpourri of combat yarns. . . McDonough has focused a seasoned storyteller's eye on the details, people, and incidents that best communicate a visceral feel of command under fire. . . . For the author's honesty and literary craftsmanship,Platoon Leaderseems destined to be read for a long time by second lieutenants trying to prepare for the future, veterans trying to remember the past, and civilians trying to understand what the profession of arms is all about."Army Times From the Paperback edition.

LC Classification NumberDS559.5.M4 1985