Once a Warrior King : Memories of an Officer in Vietnam
by Donovan, David
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- Paperback
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1986. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Collectible. He was a young American soldier - and the most powerful man in a remote rural district of Vietnam. In the spring of 1969, First Lieutenant David Donovan arrived in the Mekong Delta of South Vietnam to work as military advisor with village chiefs and local militia to win the war. This is Donovan's gripping account of combat missions and night ambushes in the swamps and jungles of the Delta.his heartrending tale of personal involvement with the culture and families in his charge.his humane introspection on his awesome responsibility as both warrior and king.hsi stark reflections on the changes he saw himself and his country upon his return to the U.S."Donovan's memoir.provides valuable documentation on a relatively obscure part of the American military effort - it describes how the war really worked on the front line of 'Vietnamization,' the training of local militia. His reflections on his own use of power raise serious and important questions about the american experience in Vietnam." - New York Times Book Review. 339 pages. Some rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges. Spine is creased..
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On Nov 6 2004, H. M. Smith (used books) said:
He was a young American soldier--and the most powerful man in a remote rural district of Vietnam.
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- Title
- Once a Warrior King : Memories of an Officer in Vietnam
- Author
- Donovan, David
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- Paperback
- Publisher
- New York, NY, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1986
- Keywords
- VIETNAMESE CONFLICT 1961 1975 PERSONAL NARRATIVES HISTORY MILITARY VIETNAM WAR COLLECTIBLE BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY A-D MEMOIRS 0345333160
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