Vietnam in My Rearview: Memoir of a 1st Cavalry Combat Soldier, 1966-1967

In this heartfelt memoir, Dennis Blessing, Sr., shares his experiences as a grunt in the First Cavalry Division in 1966 and 1967. Blessing's story is drawn from his own remembrance and from the 212 letters that he wrote to his wife while deployed. Among his many combat experiences was the battle of Bong Son in May 1966, in which his platoon was nearly wiped out, going from 36 to only 6 troopers in just a few hours. Told with honesty and vulnerability, the book combines gripping combat with personal reflection, and the author hopes that his story will help other veterans escape the shadow of the war.

Author: Dennis D. Blessing
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 07/01/2021
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781476677767
ISBN10: 147667776X
BISAC Categories:
- History | Wars & Conflicts | Vietnam War
- Biography & Autobiography | General

About the Author
Dennis D. Blessing, Sr. retired from the public sector as a California Veterans Service Officer. He lives in Mariposa, California.