While They Died Author:Robert Patterson While They Died, a memoir, is about an American civilian in Vietnam during the height of the conflict. It deals with war, life during the TET Offensive, and the involvement with Susie, a desurable Vietnamese girl, and devoted companion of Bob. Bob went to Vietnam in early 1967 on his own volition, and became employed by a massive Americ... more »an joint-venture. Bitterness plagued this loyal patroit because of corruption committed by Vietnamese officials and American politians, while brave soldiers died. Bob fought city hall. The American corporations are real, the characters are real people, and the events are based on true facts.« less