Overview

This memoir relates the author's experiences during his year-long tour of duty in the early days of American involvement in Vietnam. Serving in Bravo Company of the 1st Infantry Division, Ray Pezzoli provided protection for engineers constructing the deep water port in Cam Ranh Bay. From July 11, 1965, through June 22, 1966, he dealt with the ever-present threat of Viet Cong guerilla attacks, never knowing whether the Vietnamese natives he met might be friends or enemies. And as an Army reporter, he recorded some of his experiences in print and photographs. From guard duty to bathing practices, Pezzoli describes the daily life of soldiers with the keen eye of a journalist while also questioning the wisdom of extensive media involvement during wartime. Unique to his story is the dual perspective of infantryman and journalist; Pezzoli never forgot his military objective, and tallied at least 11 kills. The memoir provides a moving narrative not only of his service but of his culture shock on returning to America. An appendix provides additional information about Vietnam, including its history before and after American involvement. The author's photographs from the time are included.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ray Pezzoli
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.358kg
ISBN:  

9780786423965

ISBN 10:   078642396
Pages:   263
Publication Date:   26 September 2006
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      1. “Hi, My Name Is Ray”      2. “Make Sure You Say Good-bye to All the Neighbors”      3. Vietnam, July 11, 1965, 0700 Hours      4. Cam Ranh Bay, the Republic of Vietnam, on the Other Side of America’s World      5. We Were Entering Battle and About to Get Our Feet Wet      6. Entering the Major Leagues      7. A Bloody Nose Doesn’t Hurt as Bad as It Looks      8. Our Work Is Cut Out for Us      9. The Light at the End of the Tunnel Goes Dark      10. The Never-Never Land Full of Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice and a Grove of Yum Yum Trees      11. Christmas with a Meaning      12. The Roller Coaster Ride Begins      13. The Look from the Other Side of the Fence      14. Getting the Tools of War      15. Malaria Tablets Today—It Must Be Friday      16. My Life Changes Forever      17. At Least the Vietnamese People Appreciate Us      18. I Can Finally See the End of the Tunnel      19. It’s Not Over Till It’s Over      Appendix: What Is Vietnam?      Index     

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Author Information

Ray Pezzoli, Jr.,’s articles have appeared in numerous magazines such as Vietnam, Grit, Flying and Catholic Digest, as well as various newspapers. He lives in Avila Beach, California.

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