Vietnam was a different kind of war, calling for a different kind of soldier. The LRRPs—Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols—were that new breed of fighting man. They operated in six-man teams deep within enemy territory, and were the eyes and ears of the units they served. This is their story—of pe[...]

Here veterans relate the valour, hardship, fear, and humour of the war in Vietnam. These stories have never been captured or compiled in a meaningful way - until now. The tales they relate about the paddies, highlands, waterways, and airways give nonparticipants a glimpse into the war the vets survi[...]