I served in the 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade, 173rd Av Attack from 67-73. I served two tours of combat including the Cambodia campaign. I do agree with John on every account, I have no arguments, Yes there was a monster present, and situations got seriously out of hand. But this book is so much more than that, a comprehensive write that is right on the money. This book is the most factual record that I have witnessed on the public market, read this and you will be truly enlightened of this part of the war in Viet Nam.I'd like to mention a book that is relative to this, and speaks of more conflict to come, a must read, SB 1 or God by Maddox