A raw, vivid, and unexpectedly humorous firsthand account of one soldier’s year in Vietnam—told with honesty, humility, and the clarity that only time can bring.
James M. Mundell transports readers directly into the heart of the Vietnam War: the sweltering heat, the chaotic convoys, the sleepless guard shifts, the unpredictable dangers, and the moments of humanity that made survival possible.From the moment he steps off the plane into the suffocating Vietnamese night to his transformation through Basic Training, convoy missions, harbor operations at Cam Rahn Bay, and encounters with both terror and dark comedy, Mundell’s story is one of resilience, duty, and personal growth.