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Young Men in Harm's Way follows the true story of Arnold W. Krause, a soldier in Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Division, and his tour in Vietnam from March 1968 to March 1969. While Young Men chronicles the unit's encounters with the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army, it also paints a picture of a soldier's life away from combat and his interactions with the people of the country. Further, it digs into what the unit did, how they did it, and what was required for them to function as an effective combat unit. Through a personal look into one soldier's time in Vietnam, Young Men in Harm's Way remains an informative and poignant, yet often funny, glimpse into unit life.

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"Brandt B. -- Arnold Krause knows what he is talking about. He arrived in Vietnam shortly after Tet 1968, when the country was on edge. He detailed his year in country, digging up memories of not only himself, but those in his unit. This book was particularly interesting to me, personally, as my cousin (who was later KIA) served in the same unit. His stories put me in the unit and made me feel as if I was actually part of the patrols and ambushes. If you want a clear vision of what it was like to be in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, as a 20 year old GI, you must read this book. Shane G. -- Excellent book, well researched and great first person narrative from Sergeant Krause. I served in Bravo 2/12 from July '67 to July '68 so our tours overlapped which made it especially relevant to me. Regardless I recommend his book to anyone interested in the daily responsibilities of an infantryman in Vietnam during the war. Paul R. -- It is one thing to have a story to tell, and Arnold Krause clearly does, and it is another thing to be able to tell it in a manner to capture and hold the reader's attention, and here, in my opinion, here is where Arnold Krause shines. I served with A Co. of the 2/12 during a portion of the time the story covers, and it is interesting to read about what Charley Company of the 2/12 was doing prior to the time I got to there, as well as Alpha Company, whose exploits and travails are covered in the book, as well. There is a saying that came out of the Viet Nam - ""Honor the warrior, not the war"" - and reading this book, I think Sgt. Krause captures the essence of that quite well.It is a story of real people coping with a strange situation in a land that was quite strange to so many Americans, especially those from cities, and Arnold Krause captures the life experience for them quite well."

Brandt B. -- Arnold Krause knows what he is talking about. He arrived in Vietnam shortly after Tet 1968, when the country was on edge. He detailed his year in country, digging up memories of not only himself, but those in his unit. This book was particularly interesting to me, personally, as my cousin (who was later KIA) served in the same unit. His stories put me in the unit and made me feel as if I was actually part of the patrols and ambushes. If you want a clear vision of what it was like to be in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, as a 20 year old GI, you must read this book. Shane G. -- Excellent book, well researched and great first person narrative from Sergeant Krause. I served in Bravo 2/12 from July '67 to July '68 so our tours overlapped which made it especially relevant to me. Regardless I recommend his book to anyone interested in the daily responsibilities of an infantryman in Vietnam during the war. Paul R. -- It is one thing to have a story to tell, and Arnold Krause clearly does, and it is another thing to be able to tell it in a manner to capture and hold the reader's attention, and here, in my opinion, here is where Arnold Krause shines. I served with A Co. of the 2/12 during a portion of the time the story covers, and it is interesting to read about what Charley Company of the 2/12 was doing prior to the time I got to there, as well as Alpha Company, whose exploits and travails are covered in the book, as well. There is a saying that came out of the Viet Nam - Honor the warrior, not the war - and reading this book, I think Sgt. Krause captures the essence of that quite well.It is a story of real people coping with a strange situation in a land that was quite strange to so many Americans, especially those from cities, and Arnold Krause captures the life experience for them quite well.

"Terence B. - Call it a diary, memoir, or autobiography, considering that he published his book 52 years after he first landed at Bien Hoa AFB, Arnold Krause has written an American history book, chronicling his one-year experience at war, March 1968-March 1969. From Preface to Epilogue, he provides readers the kind of details that can help anyone interested in understanding the war in Viet Nam from the ground view-including the impact of the Draft and the return home. Based on facts, short of opinions, his book is a tribute not just to the soldiers of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Division, but to all who left home to answer the call to duty. I would recommend that anyone who grew up in a household with a Vietnam War Veteran read Young Men in Harm's Way. Michael S. - The book grabbed me in the first pages. I was unable to put it down. I spent a sweaty summer's day safely rocking on my front porch, beneath an overhead fan, reading Krause's firsthand account of his year-long combat tour with a rifle company in VN. Now, a half-century after the events in Arnold's story, I am vividly reminded of the pure grit, day-to-day heroism of the infantry soldier, past and present, who foregoes most comforts, risks everything, and stands in harm's way. Brandt B. - Arnold Krause knows what he is talking about. He arrived in Vietnam shortly after Tet 1968, when the country was on edge. He detailed his year in country, digging up memories of not only himself, but those in his unit. This book was particularly interesting to me, personally, as my cousin (who was later KIA) served in the same unit. His stories put me in the unit and made me feel as if I was actually part of the patrols and ambushes. If you want a clear vision of what it was like to be in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, as a 20 year old GI, you must read this book. Shane G. - Excellent book, well researched and great first person narrative from Sergeant Krause. I served in Bravo 2/12 from July '67 to July '68 so our tours overlapped which made it especially relevant to me. Regardless I recommend his book to anyone interested in the daily responsibilities of an infantryman in Vietnam during the war. Paul R. - It is one thing to have a story to tell, and Arnold Krause clearly does, and it is another thing to be able to tell it in a manner to capture and hold the reader's attention, and here, in my opinion, here is where Arnold Krause shines.I served with A Co. of the 2/12 during a portion of the time the story covers, and it is interesting to read about what Charley Company of the 2/12 was doing prior to the time I got to there, as well as Alpha Company, whose exploits and travails are covered in the book, as well. There is a saying that came out of the Viet Nam - ""Honor the warrior, not the war"" - and reading this book, I think Sgt. Krause captures the essence of that quite well.It is a story of real people coping with a strange situation in a land that was quite strange to so many Americans, especially those from cities, and Arnold Krause captures the life experience for them quite well. James S. - Young Men in Harm's Way is a great book about the Vietnam War! This book is written by a soldier that was actually there and deep in country. His perspective of the war is genuine and honest. The book is very unique in that not only is it told from a first person point of view, but there is a great deal of history and background detail thrown in to put his experience in context with the larger war picture. Obviously, he could not do that without doing a tremendous amount of research into the historical logs that were written about the war. What results is a Vietnam War book unlike anything that I have ever read or even heard about. This book is a must have for any Vietnam War veteran, history buff, or casual reader! Brandt B. -- Arnold Krause knows what he is talking about. He arrived in Vietnam shortly after Tet 1968, when the country was on edge. He detailed his year in country, digging up memories of not only himself, but those in his unit. This book was particularly interesting to me, personally, as my cousin (who was later KIA) served in the same unit. His stories put me in the unit and made me feel as if I was actually part of the patrols and ambushes. If you want a clear vision of what it was like to be in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, as a 20 year old GI, you must read this book. Shane G. -- Excellent book, well researched and great first person narrative from Sergeant Krause. I served in Bravo 2/12 from July '67 to July '68 so our tours overlapped which made it especially relevant to me. Regardless I recommend his book to anyone interested in the daily responsibilities of an infantryman in Vietnam during the war. Paul R. -- It is one thing to have a story to tell, and Arnold Krause clearly does, and it is another thing to be able to tell it in a manner to capture and hold the reader's attention, and here, in my opinion, here is where Arnold Krause shines. I served with A Co. of the 2/12 during a portion of the time the story covers, and it is interesting to read about what Charley Company of the 2/12 was doing prior to the time I got to there, as well as Alpha Company, whose exploits and travails are covered in the book, as well. There is a saying that came out of the Viet Nam - ""Honor the warrior, not the war"" - and reading this book, I think Sgt. Krause captures the essence of that quite well.It is a story of real people coping with a strange situation in a land that was quite strange to so many Americans, especially those from cities, and Arnold Krause captures the life experience for them quite well."

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