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OverviewFrom its inception, graduates of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, now Texas A&M University, have marched off to fight in every conflict in which the United States has been involved. Th e Vietnam War was no different. Th e Corps of Cadets produced more officers for the conflict in Southeast Asia than any institution other than the US service academies. Michael Lee Lanning, Texas A&M University class of 1968, has now gathered over three dozen recollections from those who served. As Lanning points out, “anytime Aggie Vietnam veterans get together—whether it is two or two hundred of them—war stories begin.” Th e tales they relate about the paddies, the jungles, the highlands, the waterways, and the airways provide these veterans with an even greater understanding of the war they survived. They also allow glimpses into the frequent dangers of fi refights, the camaraderie of patrol, and oft en humorous responses to inexplicable situations. These revelations provide insight not only into the realities of war but also speak to the character of the graduates of Texas A&M University. As Lanning concludes, “these war stories are as much a part of service as is that old green duffle bag, a few rows of colorful ribbons, and a pride that does not diminish. In reality, there is only one story about the Vietnam War. We all just tell it differently.” Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael Lee LanningPublisher: Texas A & M University Press Imprint: Texas A & M University Press Volume: 152 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.658kg ISBN: 9781623494704ISBN 10: 1623494702 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 30 October 2016 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsOnce again, Colonel Lanning recognizes and tells the stories of those who have served. Great read. Tony Buzbee '90 --Tony Buzbee (07/26/2016) Once again, Colonel Lanning recognizes and tells the stories of those who have served. Great read. --Tony Buzbee '90 --Tony Buzbee (07/26/2016) Once again, Colonel Lanning recognizes and tells the stories of those who have served. Great read. Tony Buzbee '90 --Tony Buzbee (07/26/2016) Author InformationMichael Lee Lanning, a retired lieutenant colonel who served three tours of duty in Vietnam, is the author of sixteen nonfiction books on military history, including The Only War We Had: A Platoon Leader’s Journal of Vietnam and Vietnam, 1969–1970: A Company Commander’s Journal. He lives in Crystal Beach, Texas, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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