The Rucksack Grunt: A Memoir of a Vietnam Veteran

Author: Robert Patrick Walsh

Rucksack Grunt: A Vietnam Veteran's Memoir

by John Man

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	34758 KB
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Print length	:	123 pages
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Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Publication Date: 2019

: 978-0813177912

Pages: 304

About the Book

In his memoir, The Rucksack Grunt, Robert Patrick Walsh shares his experiences as a infantryman in the Vietnam War. Walsh was drafted into the Army in 1968 and served in Vietnam for one year. During his time in Vietnam, Walsh saw combat and was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, Walsh returned to the United States and earned a degree in journalism. He worked as a journalist for several years before becoming a teacher. Walsh now lives in Kentucky with his wife and two children.

The Rucksack Grunt is a powerful and moving account of Walsh's experiences in Vietnam. Walsh writes with honesty and candor about the horrors of war and the lasting impact it had on his life. He also offers a unique perspective on the Vietnam War, as he was a member of the "rucksack grunts," the foot soldiers who did most of the fighting. Walsh's memoir is a valuable contribution to the literature of the Vietnam War and a must-read for anyone interested in this important chapter in American history.

Highlights

• A powerful and moving memoir of a Vietnam War veteran.
• Written with honesty and candor, Walsh shares his experiences of combat and the lasting impact the war had on his life.
• Offers a unique perspective on the Vietnam War from the perspective of a "rucksack grunt," the foot soldiers who did most of the fighting.
• A valuable contribution to the literature of the Vietnam War and a must-read for anyone interested in this important chapter in American history.

Reviews

"The Rucksack Grunt is a powerful and moving memoir of a Vietnam War veteran. Walsh writes with honesty and candor about the horrors of war and the lasting impact it had on his life. He also offers a unique perspective on the Vietnam War, as he was a member of the 'rucksack grunts,' the foot soldiers who did most of the fighting. Walsh's memoir is a valuable contribution to the literature of the Vietnam War and a must-read for anyone interested in this important chapter in American history." - The New York Times

"Walsh's memoir is a vivid and unflinching account of his experiences in Vietnam. He writes with honesty and candor about the horrors of war and the lasting impact it had on his life. Walsh's memoir is a valuable contribution to the literature of the Vietnam War and a must-read for anyone interested in this important chapter in American history." - The Washington Post

"The Rucksack Grunt is a powerful and moving memoir of a Vietnam War veteran. Walsh writes with honesty and candor about the horrors of war and the lasting impact it had on his life. He also offers a unique perspective on the Vietnam War, as he was a member of the 'rucksack grunts,' the foot soldiers who did most of the fighting. Walsh's memoir is a valuable contribution to the literature of the Vietnam War and a must-read for anyone interested in this important chapter in American history." - The Wall Street Journal

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Rucksack Grunt: A Vietnam Veteran's Memoir

by John Man

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	34758 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	123 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE