Warpath : one Vietnam veteran's journey through war, disillusionment, guilt and recovery : the stunning personal story

Moore, A. J.2022

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"Warpath explains air cavalry operations and the culture that permeated an aggressive combat unit in Vietnam. The author recounts frequent close encounters with the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army (NVA), while patrolling such hotspots as the Cambodian border, the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the Parrot's Beak, and the U Minh Forest. He describes the inevitable violence that occurred during these confrontations, the importance of high body counts, and the reward system that was so important to these young, dedicated soldiers. The author embarked on a forty-year crusade to understand US involvement in the war and to place his personal role into the proper context. Diagnosed with Agent Orange-induced heart disease and PTSD, he began PTSD therapy at the age of 68. This therapy, along with his research into the war's history, provided him with the knowledge he needed to reconcile his feelings with the realities of the times."-- Amazon.