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# Baptism: A Vietnam Memoir

**Brand:** larry gwin
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## Customer Reviews

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    Too tough to ignore
  

*by E***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2012*

All who went to Vietnam to fight that ugly war, with very few exceptions, deserve accolades and not the harsh criticism and treatment they got upon returning to their homes. Those that did not return are to me the reason why the USA remains a powerful unwavering force in this modern world, because soldiers like them gave there all for their country in a conflict where politics and military agendas were constantly in conflict. When I see a veteran proudly wearing a hat, or a shirt, or whatever proclaiming their participation in that unwanted conflict, I bow to the memories of all the wars dating back to World War I, World War 2 (specially daunting for those who took on the Japanese side of the war), knowing how many gave their lives while their families agonized every single day hoping for their safe return, which of course many never made it out of the foreign soils in which they had to fight.This book, following in the fine tradition of the US Military Forces, is a fine example of the day to day struggles to remain in one piece, for the foot soldiers are the ones that carry the hard task of venturing forward while the high command strategize and mobilize them by the thousands. There is humor (as much as humor can be found in a live or die daily situations in which they had to exist), there is camaraderie of a higher dimension of the short friendships that ignited in the heat of battle and the tragic way in which a lot of those friendships ended. The writer has its own way of telling his story of that violent place that was Vietnam, and for readers who prefer non fiction, well, it doesn't get any more non fiction that this, where bravery of the american soldier surpassed all expectation many times over. Without disregarding the opposite side tenacious ways, my one sided review applies to this side of the war. Some volunteered, most were drafted and had no choice to go out there and fight, officers and enlisted men alike fought like one and in the process made clear to the world the american soldier is a deadly force to be reckoned with when provoked into battle.I like the book, and like all books about this subject, it has one common denominator and that is that the american flag has never been disgraced, either in wanted or unwanted wars. What a tragic war Vietnam was! I will always have a special part in my heart for one and all veterans in this country, and when sometimes I go to the Marine Base in Camp Pendleton and watch those fine men supporting that base and carrying on with their daily assignments, I say thanks a lot. Because regardless of how many were against this or any other war in which the american soldiers have taken part, one fact remains painfully clear: Without their participation, without their strength to support this country when the shit hits the fan, US would not be half the country it is now.When I hear the song played each time a soldier dies (Taps, Butterfield's Lullaby, and Days is Done, all one and the same) I know how grateful and proud I am to have known the best of people I have ever met, that most of them happened to be soldiers is no small coincidence.4 Stars for the book, not enough stars to assign for the US soldier.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A Very Personal Account Of One Man's Tour In Vietnam
  

*by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014*

I was torn between giving this book 4 stars or 5. I initially thought that the author spent too much time talking about himself. Then I realized that this type of book is supposed to be about what the author experienced during his tour. With that thought in mind, it was an easy decision for the 5 stars.This is the first book I have read that made me understand what the frustrations of the officers who commanded us were facing. I also had my first epiphany that the men who commanded us had the same hopes and fears that we Grunts had. Particularly the fear. It had never occurred to me that the officers leading us had the same trouble controlling their bowels and bladder that we Grunts had. I suppose that is a tribute to the professionalism, leadership skills and the raw courage of those men. I held all of our company leadership in what I thought was the highest esteem possible. I was wrong. After reading Captain Gwin's book, my respect for the men who commanded us has soared to new heights. I also came to the realization of just how lucky I had been to be lucky enough to have not had any commanders who were as incompetent as some of those that Capt. Gwin endured. All of the officers and NCO's I had were of the mold of the best of those that Capt. Gwin describes in this book.Capt. Gwin has written a keeper of a book. I highly recommend it. If you decide to buy it, I know that you will not be disappointed. It definitely deserves 5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Superb, Just as it really was
  

*by R***K on Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014*

I'm not sure just where to start.  Gwin has done a masterful job in telling it like it really was.  I could go on and on but basically, you just need to read it yourself.  If ever anyone perfectly described the countryside, the people of Vietnam, the emotions of a soldier, Gwin has nailed it.  What impressed me the most was his absolute honesty about the fear involved with combat.  He's not afraid to admit it and that really impressed me.  It brought back so many memories, both good and bad.  I roared with laughter when he describe some of the bizarre incidents one encounters in a combat zone.  I was touched when he described the close bond men make when they share life and death moments.  His description of the aftermath of LZ Albany is stunning.  I so very much remember (who can ever forget) the stench of death, and the look in the eyes of the survivors.  It was 49 years ago and I can see it, and smell it, as if it was yesterday. I was there, not as an infantryman, as Gwin was, but as a helicopter pilot.  So, while I certainly did not experience what he did, I did see the results on an almost daily basis and I can honestly say, he is spot on.  This is a must read for anyone who wants to know what it was really like. Good job Larry Gwin.

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