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A Year in Hell
A Year in Hell: Memoir of an Army Foot Soldier Turned Reporter in Vietnam, 19651966 | Ray Pezzoli, Jr.
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This memoir relates the authors experiences during his year-long tour of duty in the early days of American involvement in Vietnam. Serving in Bravo Company of the 1st Infantry Division, Ray Pezzoli provided protection for engineers constructing the deep water port in Cam Ranh Bay. From July 11, 1965, through June 22, 1966, he dealt with the ever-present threat of Viet Cong guerilla attacks, never knowing whether the Vietnamese natives he met might be friends or enemies. And as an Army reporter, he recorded some of his experiences in print and photographs. From guard duty to bathing practices, Pezzoli describes the daily life of soldiers with the keen eye of a journalist while also questioning the wisdom of extensive media involvement during wartime. Unique to his story is the dual perspective of infantryman and journalist; Pezzoli never forgot his military objective, and tallied at least 11 kills. The memoir provides a moving narrative not only of his service but of his culture shock on returning to America. An appendix provides additional information about Vietnam, including its history before and after American involvement. The authors photographs from the time are included.
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Hey everyone, sorry for being gone again. Things just keep getting better here, the hubby is now in the cardiac ward with atrial fibrillation(his heart was at 190 last night!)and will be getting shocked tomorrow coz the drugs they‘re giving him aren‘t working. This year is just going great so far👍I don‘t know what to do🤦🏻‍♀️

TrishB So sorry to hear 💔 hope he‘s on the mend soon. 11mo
AmyG Oh my. Hoping they figure out soon and he is on the way to recovery. Huogs. 11mo
Jas16 Keeping you both in my thoughts and sending lots of love. ❤️ 11mo
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squirrelbrain So sorry Liz, I hope they find answers soon. Sending love. 11mo
Larkken Hope you get a turnaround soon 💕 11mo
RaeLovesToRead Sending love ❤ Hope they manage to get his AF under control 🤞🏻 Good luck 🫂 11mo
TiredLibrarian So sorry. Hope you get better news soon. 💕 11mo
marleed All my positive energy directed to you! So if you feel a shock today, it‘s from all the Littens strengthening you as the docs take care of your wonderful hubby! 11mo
Leftcoastzen Hope things improve, that they find something that works .sending hugs. 11mo
Ruthiella Sending you and yours healing thoughts. ❤️ 11mo
DebinHawaii Sending lots of healing strength and love to you both. 💜💜💜 11mo
SamAnne Hang in there. Sending healing thoughts. 11mo
dabbe Keeping you and your hubby in my thoughts. 💙💚💙 11mo
dabbe Keeping you and your hubby in my thoughts. 💙💚💙 11mo
LeahBergen Sending love to you! ❤️❤️ 11mo
BarbaraBB So sorry to hear that. Wishing you lots of strengths and hope he‘ll be on the mend soon 🩵 11mo
Read4life Sending love 💙 & keeping you both in my thoughts. 💙🩵💙 11mo
DaveGreen7777 Hope he gets much better soon! 🙏 11mo
youneverarrived Sending love ❤️ 11mo
LeeRHarry Oh Liz hope he‘s feeling much better very soon, take care 💕 11mo
TheLudicReader Sending lots of positive energy your way. 11mo
Meshell1313 Sending strength and well wishes your way. ❤️ 11mo
Tamra Hugs 11mo
julesG Sending lots of love, hugs and positive vibes your way!!! 😘😘 11mo
CarolynM Oh Liz, how scary for you. Hope they can sort him out quickly. Sending love to you both💕💕 11mo
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MaureenMc 💗💗🙏💗💗 11mo
CarolynM Thinking of you Liz. Hope things are going ok💕 11mo
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