Reflections on a MACV-SOG Mission I Walked with Heroes
The book I Walked with Heroes written by Jerry
Guzzetta is an outstanding trip down the history lane that covers the dark,
harsh realities of conflicts and pays a tribute to soldiers who laid their
lives for the sake of their country. This book, delves deep into the actual
events that happened during the infamous Vietnam War, and uncovers the reality
of the situation and condition of the U.S military.
In this segment of the book, the author takes us through a
specific operation that was conducted in the conflict. The operation was led by
Staff Sergeant Boronski.
The Mission Begins
Ramsey was a part of the RT Pennsylvania, a squad that was
led by Staff Sergeant Boronski. The objective of the squad was crystal clear,
which was to interrupt the telephone lines that were suspected to be utilized
by the enemy forces for regular communication. The area in which the mission
was to be conducted was a ten-thousand-square-meter long hilly area, known as
Tango-7. The two conducted an early inspection of the area through a bird-dog
aircraft that help them in conduction of the operation successfully.
The team’s journey was filled with numerous complications. They
boarded helicopters with Vietnamese pilots and Cobra gunship escorts, only to
be dropped in the wrong location. Instead of a planned pullout point north of
their objective, they landed west of it, forcing them to pass through
unfamiliar territory for two days. This diversion here highlights the unpredictability
of secret missions, where every detail is crucial, and can potentially decide
the result of the conflict, or the skirmish.
The Trap
When the reached the trial, Ramsey was struck by its
well-used condition. When the interruptions were set up by the Sergeant
Boronski, the environment was intensified as the enemy was now approaching
towards the, the author then speaks about the moment when the team suddenly
shifted to combat ode, ready to take on the enemy.
Using a Claymore mine as part of their attacking strategy,
Ramsey initiated the attack just as the NVA point man stepped nearby. The
explosion was chaotic, marking the beginning of a fierce firefight. With small
arms fire erupting around them, the team's planned withdrawal quickly evolved
into a desperate drive for safety.
The Chaos
Amidst a chaos of retreat, Ramsey took on the responsibility
of covering his team’s escape. He unleashed fire on the advancing enemy, but as
he prepared to flee, he heard the chilling sound of an RPG. The blast threw him
off balance, but he continued running despite the fact that he was unconscious.
Upon reuniting with his team, he quickly assessed his condition, but he soon
realized he had lost crucial equipment during the chaos.
His pack contained not only valuable items, such as
counterfeit North Vietnamese money and booby-trapped grenades, but also his
food supply for the next several days. This moment served as a stark reminder
of the stakes involved in such operations and the importance of remaining
vigilant and prepared, even in the heat of battle.
The book I Walked with Heroes written by Jerry
Guzzetta takes us deep into the journey of these individuals, and highlights
the ultimate risks a person takes once he wears the camouflaged uniform. Delve
deeper into the narrative by getting your copies instantly on Amazon!
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