Vietnam: A Soldier's Journal

I felt as if I was a young child and listening to a story as if it were my grandfather telling me his tales when he served in Vietnam. not only was this book exciting - always keeping me on edge and wanting more ; it was very educational! thank you for you service and your dedication to this book and for sharing a part of your life !

As a Veteran myself, I know the Frustration and Mental Pressures That come from being IN a situation that is SO UNLIKE ANYTHING you had previously seen or experienced, that it is Almost MORE than you feel you can handle! But, Somehow, Something or Someone Intercedes in a way that brings you OUT the Other Side, ....Sometimes!... A Great and True depiction of ALL that was the “Asian-Vacation”! Good and Bad, Right and Wrong, Start to Finish. Thank You Jack!! ...Got to”Di Di” for now.✌️

Great book.

Written with a very objective point of view. Author seemed very informed of th political as well as th military objectives/environment of both sides. Too bad he wasn't in control bak then. Haha Hindsight is 20/20

Jack Durish may not have been sent to Vietnam in an active combat capacity, but his role as a rear echelon soldier during the war provides the reader with a very credible vantage point from which the reader can witness what occurred there. Durish adds his own observations and opinions that, while controversial, are quite honest. He supports his positions with facts. I was especially impressed with the author's exposure of the anti-war movement. Having grown up during the Vietnam War, I strongly opposed our presence there, but because I was still in my youth, I didn't fully understand why. Durish explains why we needed to oppose the North Vietnamese communists in a way that has never previously been presented to me.

no need……….how did this get published…rambling..om and on and on…...

Always wondered about the duties and workings of the countless soldiers taking on the duties of supply,clerical, and other operations of war not in the spotlight of battle. Seems to be a thankless task of great importance for the success of any fighting force. Author also explains historically the reasons behind our wars and how they seem to tie together not taught though normal history. Good read!