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The Proud Bastards : One Marine's Journey from Parris Island through the Hell of Vietnam
The Proud Bastards One Marine's Journey from Parris Island through the Hell of Vietnam
Author: E. Michael Helms
In 1967, a young E. Michael Helms boarded a bus to the legendary grounds of Parris Island, where mere boys were forged into hardened Marines -- and sent to the jungles of Vietnam. It was the first stop on a journey that would forever change him---and by its end, he would be awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743483247
ISBN-10: 0743483243
Publication Date: 1/27/2004
Pages: 288
Edition: Reissue
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3.5 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Pocket Star
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Proud Bastards : One Marine's Journey from Parris Island through the Hell of Vietnam on + 11 more book reviews
The first fifty pages (Parris Island) will make any "former" roar with knowing laughter. The rest of the readers may suffer from jaw drop. The description of Vietnam is a very interesting and graphic story. Only someone who has been through it could write with such clarity.
reviewed The Proud Bastards : One Marine's Journey from Parris Island through the Hell of Vietnam on + 131 more book reviews
good read
reviewed The Proud Bastards : One Marine's Journey from Parris Island through the Hell of Vietnam on + 2 more book reviews
not the best marine corp memoir, but its ok


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