Nam Sense: Surviving Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division

Name: Nam Sense: Surviving Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division
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Book Synopsis: A candid memoir of being sent to Vietnam at age nineteen, witnessing the carnage of Hamburger Hill, and returning to an America in turmoil. Arthur Wiknik was a teenager from New England when he was drafted into the US Army in 1968, shipping out to Vietnam early the following year. Shortly after his arrival on the far side of the world, he was assigned to Camp Evans near the northern village of Phong Dien, only thirty miles from Laos and North Vietnam. On his first jungle patrol, his squad killed a female Viet Cong who turned out to have been the local prostitute. It was the first dead person he had ever seen. Wiknik's account of life and death in Vietnam includes everything from heavy combat to faking insanity to get some R & R. He was the first in his unit to reach the top of Hamburger Hill, and between sporadic episodes of combat, he mingled with the locals; tricked unwitting US suppliers into providing his platoon with hard-to-get food; defied a superior and was punished with a dangerous mission; and struggled with himself and his fellow soldiers as the antiwar movement began to affect them. Written with honesty and sharp wit by a soldier who was featured on a recent History Channel documentary about Vietnam, Nam Sense spares nothing and no one in its attempt to convey what really transpired for the combat soldier during this unpopular war. It is not about glory, mental breakdowns, flashbacks, or self-pity. The GIs Wiknik lived and fought with during his yearlong tour were not drug addicts or war criminals or gung-ho killers. They were there to do their duty as they were trained, support their comrades—and get home alive. Recipient of an Honorable Mention from the Military Writers Society of America.

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Discover the gripping memoir that takes you into the heart of the Vietnam War. Nam Sense: Surviving Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division will transport you to the frontlines of battle and offer a unique perspective on the realities of war. Written by Arthur Wiknik, a young soldier who was drafted into the US Army and sent to Vietnam, this candid account spares no detail in depicting the unimaginable experiences faced by those who fought.

From the chaos of Hamburger Hill to the aftermath of combat, Wiknik's story is a raw and unfiltered portrayal of life and death during this tumultuous time. Gain a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by soldiers as they navigate the brutal jungles, face enemy fire, and grapple with the psychological toll that war takes. Nam Sense is a testament to the resilience and courage of those who served.

But Nam Sense goes beyond the battlefield. Wiknik delves into the complex relationships formed with the locals, the struggle for survival, and the impact of the antiwar movement on soldiers' lives. With sharp wit and an honest voice, this memoir sheds light on the human side of warfare, debunking stereotypes and revealing the true character of the soldiers who fought.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this extraordinary account. Follow Arthur Wiknik's journey through the pages of Nam Sense and witness the sacrifices made by the soldiers who were there. Experience the highs and lows of war, the triumphs and tragedies, and emerge with a profound appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.

Get your copy of Nam Sense: Surviving Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division today and embark on a gripping journey that brings one soldier's experiences vividly to life. Learn from history, honor the sacrifices, and gain a newfound understanding of the Vietnam War.

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