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