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Harrowing story of Vietnam foot soldier. Prototype for many of the movies that later came.

Section in which he considers escaping to Canada before being drafted is fascinating. He considers himself a coward for not having the courage to run away. He didn't only because he was afraid of what his parents and townspeople would have said bad about him.