My War in the Jungle: The Long-Delayed Memoir of a Marine Lieutenant in Vietnam 1968–69

De: G. M. Davis

Narrado por: Alex Hyde-White

This memoir tells the story of a Marine rifle platoon commander’s time in the mountainous jungle of the northernmost province of the then Republic of Vietnam.

While tasked with fighting the enemy, G.M. Davis made some great friends but saw too much death. The author tracks his tour of duty in the jungle, leading Marines not against the Viet Cong but against the North Vietnamese Army, a well-trained and well-supplied professional army dedicated to unifying the two Vietnams. The heat, the worry, the responsibility, and the daily grind took a toll amid firefights, battles, victory, and loss. Contact with the enemy was frequent, and the chaos of even a small fight was daunting. Davis also examines the political reality of the time, arguing that the war was lost before it began, but that the nation kept fighting and losing soldiers so politicians could look strong and keep their jobs. Looking back at the war, he concludes it was a waste of lives and treasure.

©2021 G. M. Davis (P)2022 Punch Audio and G.M Davis

Great but ultimately sad story

I am a Vietnam veteran but not a combat one I felt so moved by this book I loved the author’s commentary about the waste of it all. It made my heart ache for those that died and those who suffered physical and emotional wounds as he did. It made me feel more acutely the guilty that I have had since returning because I was so lucky when others were not. I am so happy that the author has made it through his long ordeal and is now more whole, truly back in the world. Thank you for your service Every American should read this and hopefully take from it a commitment not to let our government to send young Americans to die in war unless the war is worth fighting and winning and mot just so a politician can be re-elected

Marine platoon leader

Excellent view into a marine platoon leaders life. The author share a lot of his view of the war. It’s a great book with nothing but honesty from a marine lieutenant.

Absolutely perfect

I’ve listened to many Vietnam war books. Some are a lot longer, some have more exciting stories, however I believe this book is the #1 book I would recommend to someone if they told me they wanted to get into reading about Vietnam.

good story, excellent narration

this book is a gem. the story was very interesting and the narrator was the best I've heard. there is enough combat to keep it exciting and enough heart to make this story memorable. very memorable.

Great but short!

Straight shooter right to the point, but a great listen. I enjoyed it and recommend to any military enthusiasts or curious everyday readers. My only complaint is the story was over too soon!

The explosions contact with NVA wet all the time, fear snakes. Just the waiting.

The story just bought back what it was like being 11brovo you can never forget that.

Outstanding

You don’t see many books by Lieutenants. It was a read that is tremendously valuable.

One of the better books

Excellent story of what the war was really like to the average Marine highly recommend

Brilliant!

An excellent storyteller as well as enjoyable narration. I don't know why we didn't talk more about this important time.