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Author Moynihan, Michael P., 1949-

Title Fighting shadows in Vietnam : a combat memoir / Michael P. Moynihan, Jr.

Publication Info. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2014.

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Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
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Summary "In 1969, an American soldier's adventure turned nightmare brings a visceral understanding of the words penned by Thoreau: 'Most men live lives of quiet desperation, ' especially those at war. This emotional journey of self-realization chronicles the key perspective--shaping experiences of a U.S. Army grunt fighting in Vietnam"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Letters I never sent -- Warriors with peace signs -- Shit, shower, and shave -- From Broadway to the Bush -- Welcome to the jungle -- The ambush -- Life as a grunt -- Next stop: Cambodia -- R.I.E. and 326 tons -- The hill with no name -- Back to buttons -- In the hands of fate -- The transition.
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Subject Moynihan, Michael P., 1949-
Moynihan, Michael P., 1949-
United States. Army -- Biography.
United States. Army.
Genre/Form Biographies.
Subject United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 20th century.
History.
Chronological Term 20th century
Subject États-Unis. Army -- Biographies.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American.
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Genre/Form Personal narratives -- American.
Subject HISTORY -- Asia -- Southeast Asia.
Armed Forces -- Military life.
Chronological Term 1900-1999
Genre/Form Biography.
Personal Narrative.
Personal narratives.
History.
Biographies.
Personal narratives.
Other Form: Print version: Moynihan, Michael P., 1949- Fighting shadows in Vietnam 9780786478309 (DLC) 2013050846 (OCoLC)849204949
ISBN 9781476613505 (electronic book)
1476613508 (electronic book)
1306347068 (electronic book)
9781306347068 (electronic book)
9780786478309
0786478306