Walking Point

An Infantryman's Untold Story

De: Michael H. Cunningham

Narrado por: Kirby Heyborne

Que Son Valley is actually a large area of hills and valleys just to the west of Da Nang, Viet Nam. During the 1960s, units from the US Marines and US Army engaged the 2nd North Vietnamese Division in heavy and close combat. Our mission was to keep the enemy from capturing the cities of Da Nang, Tam Ky, and Chu Lai and to pacify the area. We did prevent the enemy from capturing these vital cities, but the area was far from pacified.

Many young, brave Americans were killed or seriously wounded in these hills and valleys in the belief they were helping the Vietnamese obtain freedom and peace. Although our altruistic beliefs might have gone astray, it was my honor serving with these fine men and women. I wrote this book in honor of them and to keep their memories alive.

©1997 M. H. Cunningham (P)2016 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The author does an admirable job of telling his story...for readers interested in learning what life was like for a grunt during the Vietnam War." (John Podlaski, author of Cherries: A Vietnam War Novel)

Honesty

I’ve read many books on personal stories of the war. This is one of the best because the author looks at different points of view and admits his change of perspective on the validity of the war. It is important to recognize our failures as well as our triumphs, and this introspective experience captures the evolution of the 1960’s experience.

Respect

The author does not attempt to glorify or boast his experiences. He lays out his feelings and emotions at the time and makes no excuses for his shortfalls or misgivings. Can’t imagine the resiliency and focus it must have taken to walk point day in and day out in that war. Respect!

amazing recount and story. thanks for sharing

this book is pretty amazing. I was literally saddened when it ended as I looked forward to learning more about the Company and Squad. thank you for sharing and thanks for your service.

Great book!

I loved this book. It did a great job of illustrating what life was like as an infantryman in Vietnam. I’m thankful for men like Mr Cunningham.

amazing story without the fluff

it is a good story but when you have someone reading it, they need to make sure they know how to pronounce certain words like Hue which is pronounced whey. This happens throughout the story on several words.

I kept finding time to listen.

My criteria for a 5 star book is when I keep finding time to listen, even if I know it will be 5, or 10 minutes. This was one of those books.

Making it through to the end was worth it

I read a lot on the Vietnam War. For a considerable part of it I was not impressed. It didn’t grab me as many of the memoirs I have read have. Not sure exactly why but I nonetheless continued to listen. I am very glad I did. What I liked was the integrity of the author at the end of the book. I won’t spoil it for others by defining what impressed me Reflecting on the whole book after finishing it, I decided the book had to be rated higher than I thought as I read it He was 18 when he arrived in Vietnam and like many turned nineteen there. I was 23 when I arrived and turned 24 I was lucky and not in the field Jesus far better than I likely have done had the roles been reversed As one Vietnam Veteran to another: I appreciate you and your service I recommend reading this book

Real infantry

This book doesn’t glorify combat. It reminds me of my time in Iraq where the enemy is elusive and will engage us on their terms. Good writing and good story telling.

excellent book

The author did a good job of explaining the life of Infantry Soldiers in Vietnam. The story kept my attention in every chapter.

good narrativr

The youth of the narrator is excusable. The self pity, excusable. Pronunciation, inexcusable. The story is honest and touching.