A Soldier's Saga

Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book A Soldier's Saga by Harry Garner, iUniverse
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Harry Garner ISBN: 9781450219129
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: January 13, 2011
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: Harry Garner
ISBN: 9781450219129
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: January 13, 2011
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

Twenty thousand young American men were drafted into the Armed Forces during the final month of 1965. A Soldiers Saga tells the story of a newly-married young man who receives his draft notice on December 2nd; which leaves him with only twelve days to get his affairs in order before taking the oath of induction on December 15th. During the first few days and weeks in the Army, his emotions are assailed with fears and uncertainties during the ramping-up of U.S. military forces in a little-known country named Vietnam. What started out as a police action is turning into a war.

For those who have never served in the military, the account offers insights into the strict regimen of Army basic combat training; and gives a private look into the innermost thoughts of a man who faces the possibility of having to leave everybody and everything he holds dear in America, and venture into the hostile environment of a jungle combat zone. For the veteran of the Armed Forces, this book is a stark reminder of the personal sacrifices that we all made when we left civilian life and entered military service, whether by induction or by enlistment.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Twenty thousand young American men were drafted into the Armed Forces during the final month of 1965. A Soldiers Saga tells the story of a newly-married young man who receives his draft notice on December 2nd; which leaves him with only twelve days to get his affairs in order before taking the oath of induction on December 15th. During the first few days and weeks in the Army, his emotions are assailed with fears and uncertainties during the ramping-up of U.S. military forces in a little-known country named Vietnam. What started out as a police action is turning into a war.

For those who have never served in the military, the account offers insights into the strict regimen of Army basic combat training; and gives a private look into the innermost thoughts of a man who faces the possibility of having to leave everybody and everything he holds dear in America, and venture into the hostile environment of a jungle combat zone. For the veteran of the Armed Forces, this book is a stark reminder of the personal sacrifices that we all made when we left civilian life and entered military service, whether by induction or by enlistment.

More books from iUniverse

Cover of the book Flying High by Harry Garner
Cover of the book The Sword of the Spirit by Harry Garner
Cover of the book The Guardian by Harry Garner
Cover of the book A Better Life for the Chronically Ill by Harry Garner
Cover of the book Christmas Colors by Harry Garner
Cover of the book The Most Diminutive of Birds by Harry Garner
Cover of the book Really Dad?? by Harry Garner
Cover of the book Rivers of Courage and Doubt by Harry Garner
Cover of the book I Clean the Chicken by Harry Garner
Cover of the book Walking Boys by Harry Garner
Cover of the book Live Stress-Free with Statistics and Numbers by Harry Garner
Cover of the book Energy Healing by Harry Garner
Cover of the book R. D. O’Leary (1866–1936) by Harry Garner
Cover of the book Peace in a World of Pizza by Harry Garner
Cover of the book Ni'il: Waking Turtle by Harry Garner
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy