MrTrolleyguy
US Veteran
The Boys of '67: Charlie Company's War in Vietnam By Dr.Andrew Wiest
As a Vet who was not in Viet Nam in 1967 I am hesitant to speak about this telling of Charlie Company's experience. And I do not lightly give such a strong endorsement. Yet I humbly and whole hardheartedly recommend this story to you.
It is the telling, complete with their training as a unit, all the way from draft notice to their healing decades later, still a cohesive unit. In Country they would be a part of The 9th Infantry Division Mobile Riverine Force.
Yet I strongly suspect that this is a book many Vets need to read to help with the healing. It is just as important a book for all those who had family or friends who endured the war. I have a brother who was in country in 67. So it has helped me understand
A few links concerning Charlie Company
The book publisher's webpage.
YouTube Tribute and photo essay
I caution that is a very emotional video.
Amazon Book Listing
Audible version of the book. (This is what I did. Highly recommended)
Wikipedia Unit history in VN
240px-9th_Infantry_Division_patchsvg1.png Photo by topgun5011 | Photobucket@@AMEPARAM@@http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb355/topgun5011/240px-9th_Infantry_Division_patchsvg1.p@@AMEPARAM@@1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb355/topgun5011/240px-9th_Infantry_Division_patchsvg1.p"]Division Patch[/URL]
Finally, not related to the book but interesting Nat Geo webpage concerning today's Vets..still connecting to The Boys of 67
EDIT: While writing this posting I just discovered that this is not just a NAT GEO webpage but a documentary next airing in three days - Wednesday March 26th at 8PM. If you have already seen it please let us know. Here is a link to the Brothers in War - National Geographic offering focused on today's vets.."]trailer[/URL].
As a Vet who was not in Viet Nam in 1967 I am hesitant to speak about this telling of Charlie Company's experience. And I do not lightly give such a strong endorsement. Yet I humbly and whole hardheartedly recommend this story to you.
It is the telling, complete with their training as a unit, all the way from draft notice to their healing decades later, still a cohesive unit. In Country they would be a part of The 9th Infantry Division Mobile Riverine Force.
Yet I strongly suspect that this is a book many Vets need to read to help with the healing. It is just as important a book for all those who had family or friends who endured the war. I have a brother who was in country in 67. So it has helped me understand
A few links concerning Charlie Company
The book publisher's webpage.
YouTube Tribute and photo essay
I caution that is a very emotional video.
Amazon Book Listing
Audible version of the book. (This is what I did. Highly recommended)
Wikipedia Unit history in VN
240px-9th_Infantry_Division_patchsvg1.png Photo by topgun5011 | Photobucket@@AMEPARAM@@http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb355/topgun5011/240px-9th_Infantry_Division_patchsvg1.p@@AMEPARAM@@1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb355/topgun5011/240px-9th_Infantry_Division_patchsvg1.p"]Division Patch[/URL]
Finally, not related to the book but interesting Nat Geo webpage concerning today's Vets..still connecting to The Boys of 67
EDIT: While writing this posting I just discovered that this is not just a NAT GEO webpage but a documentary next airing in three days - Wednesday March 26th at 8PM. If you have already seen it please let us know. Here is a link to the Brothers in War - National Geographic offering focused on today's vets.."]trailer[/URL].
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Thanks for posting though. 
