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Point Man

By: Chief James Watson, Kevin Dockery
Narrated by: David de Vries
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Chief Petty Officer James "Patches" Watson was there at the start. One of the first to come out of the famed Underwater Demolition Team 21, he was an initial member—a "plank owner"—of America's deadliest and most elite fighting force, the U.S. Navy SEALs.

Through three tours in the jungle hell of Vietnam, he walked the point—staying alert to trip wires, booby traps, and punji pits, guiding his squad of amphibious fighters on missions of rescue, reconnaissance, and demolition—confronting a war's unique terrors head-on, unprotected . . . and unafraid.

This is the story of a hero told from the heart and from the gut—an authentic tour of duty with one of the most legendary commandoes of the Vietnam War.

©1993 Bill Fawcett & Associates (P)2022 Tantor

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one off the best ones

probably one of the best books I've listened to on the Vietnam war for a while

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Great book

Very good first person account of being being one of the first seals in Vietnam. Very good book with highly recommend.

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Better The Second Time Around

I didn't realize it until I was halfway through this book, but I had read the original when it was release back in the 90's. I had forgotten most of it, so I actually enjoyed listening to it more than reading it.

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Excellent, excellent, and yes excellent.


Very good tale of a brave sailor who went to the Vietnam war as a Seal. I was 12 at this time, knew older guys who went there, but they didn't talk about if. This book helps answer questions I never knew how to ask of them. Thanks Chief, from a Second Class AC.

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Well done

Excellently written and narrated to give the listener a little feel and even more insight to how it was during that war

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Outstanding book

This is an OUTSTANDING book. Extremely well written and narrated. I struggle to find the words to describe how it brings to life the experiences Chief Watson went through. All I can say is get this book. it won't disappoint, it has become one of my favorite books. In fact, I just bought a hardcover copy from Amazon.

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Excellent

Excellent book. The author does a good job detailing his experiences and keeping the reader entertained.

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Great story…

Didn’t know at first, but keep going. It’s a great story, and led me to some other books by operators.

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GREAT read!!

Very entertaining!! Great story, and some parts that had me rolling in the floor! Definitely Recommend!

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Good Read; Heroes, all of them

Excellent book. Some of the names in the book will stand out more so for their accomplishments after Vietnam. True warriors and True Americans. God Bless them and their warrior spirit

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