I was drafted into the US army not too long ago. After finishing boot camp I was shipped to Vietnam straight into the front lines. I received an M16 rifle for medium range combat. We were warned about the Vietcong's tunnel system and traps. It's frightening that there could be a Vietcong soldier under you at any time. I have lost many friends and fellow soldiers throughout my service here in Vietnam. It's hard losing the people you become very close to. It is very nerve wracking to try and not fall into a Vietcong trap or get blown up by one. The South Vietnamese appear to be thankful for our involvement in the war. The North Vietnamese would surely beat South Vietnam without our help. I don't think this war is necessary, the US shouldn't be so involved in foreign affairs.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Memoirs of Nam Vet
Vietnam Memoirs
I was drafted into the US army not too long ago. After finishing boot camp I was shipped to Vietnam straight into the front lines. I received an M16 rifle for medium range combat. We were warned about the Vietcong's tunnel system and traps. It's frightening that there could be a Vietcong soldier under you at any time. I have lost many friends and fellow soldiers throughout my service here in Vietnam. It's hard losing the people you become very close to. It is very nerve wracking to try and not fall into a Vietcong trap or get blown up by one. The South Vietnamese appear to be thankful for our involvement in the war. The North Vietnamese would surely beat South Vietnam without our help. I don't think this war is necessary, the US shouldn't be so involved in foreign affairs.
I was drafted into the US army not too long ago. After finishing boot camp I was shipped to Vietnam straight into the front lines. I received an M16 rifle for medium range combat. We were warned about the Vietcong's tunnel system and traps. It's frightening that there could be a Vietcong soldier under you at any time. I have lost many friends and fellow soldiers throughout my service here in Vietnam. It's hard losing the people you become very close to. It is very nerve wracking to try and not fall into a Vietcong trap or get blown up by one. The South Vietnamese appear to be thankful for our involvement in the war. The North Vietnamese would surely beat South Vietnam without our help. I don't think this war is necessary, the US shouldn't be so involved in foreign affairs.
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