A Trash Hauler in Vietnam
Author | : Bill Barry |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2014-01-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786452231 |
ISBN-13 | : 0786452234 |
Rating | : 4/5 (234 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Trash Hauler in Vietnam written by Bill Barry and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book recounts four tours of Air Force duty in Vietnam, 1965-1968, and reports firsthand how tactics and the war effort changed each time. The routine and risk of daily airlift operations and the differing air bases are discussed--and colored with personal memories. Cargo included everything from elephants to dancing girls, and accidents and errors were all part of the mission. The author describes the work as a "history-based, humorous, satirical, and bitter recount of a major national wasted effort," with commentary on American attitudes, the costs and the lingering social impact of the war. Photographs. Index.