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Things I'll Never Forget

Memories of a Marine in Viet Nam

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Things I'll Never Forget

By: James M. Dixon
Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
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Things I’ll Never Forget is the story of a young high school graduate in 1965 who faces being drafted into the Army or volunteering for the Marine Corps. These are his memories of funny times, disgusting times and deadly times. The author kept a journal for an entire year; therefore many of the dates, times and places are accurate. The rest is based on memories that are forever tattooed on his brain. This is not a pro-war book, nor is it anti-war. It is the true story of what the Marine Corps was like in the late 1960’s, when the country had a draft and five hundred thousand Americans were serving one year tours in battle-torn South East Asia. If you served in Viet Nam you will want to compare your experience with the author’s. If you know someone who went to Viet Nam, you will want to listen for yourself what it was like. If you lost a loved one or friend in the war, you will want to listen to this and share it with others.

©2016, 2018 James M. Dixon (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Military Military & War Vietnam War War Funny
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This book was an amazing read. What James went through and the others he describes in this detailed recount shows the courage and sacrifice of a generation of forgotten soldiers.

Must read recount of a grunt

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The author's journey starts off relatively 'normal' but by the end of his tour his experiences are harrowing. Excellent narration, great book.

Amazing

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really enjoyed this book. Sad, funny and at times graphic. recommend if you are interested in this war

Good

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I enjoyed this narration so much. Being of an age identified with the Vietnam war, I could feel this guy's realism and compassion. I particularly agree with the finale of his final chapter.

The best of many

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excellent book. the narrator did a great job. I was hooked. listened for hours on end while driving.

excellent

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I found this a story I can relate too, after almost 30 years service in the Australian Army. I watched the Vietnam War on TV and I still remember certain images clearly and vividly as if they were yesterday. Both sides of my family have been in the military for generations, but it was not my first choice.
When I did join, I was trained by veterans of that conflict and I say in all honesty I have the utmost respect for those men and the men who are brave enough to recount their lives from this period of terror. I believe it is this education that teaches us why wars are so immoral and debilitating to the men who are at the sharp end. Unlike my service in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000s, the time in country was the most important factor second to the amount of time the soldiers were in contact. There has never been before or since, such a violent conflict and one that achieved so little because of politics and legal interference. No, thanking a V/Vet for his service is almost as bad as what occurred when they came home. Don't ignore them, don't patronize them, give them simple respect and polite space and quiet. I am fortunate, in my own rehab program I am with at least 20 odd Vietnam Veterans and we all get along very well. We talk shit, discuss the different things between our eras, but surprisingly my training by Veterans held me in good stead for a conflict 30 years later and lessons learnt paid big dividends in survival and minimal casualties. Yes, there is a difference between jungle and desert, urban and mountain combat, but adapting to the environment is what we do. I do beg to differ on one comment in the storyline near the end. People do support their military, but not the reason why they are there. I can understand this and to me it makes sense. We were the INVADERS of Iraq and Afghanistan could have been negotiated with to get OBL out. Unfortunately Bush and his cronies wanted wars, there's money to be made, but the cost never hurts the political families.

A perspective of how the Military will screw with you!

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very informative and written from his own standpoint with no vices or political inference. excellent

amazing

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This book isn’t about medals of honor or significant battles, it’s about a marine’s journey from start to finish in training for Vietnam. The author shows fear, disdain, frustration and friendship in a story of tragedy and tribulation. Such a good good book.

The real, normal truth of a soldier in Vietnam

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A great insight into recruitment training then arriving inVietnam and learning more on surviving the war

A look at the life of a Marine in Vietnam

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A heartfelt and poignant summary of the lived experience of a Vietnam veteran. Glad to have heard this.

Well written, well read.

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