The POW in Vietnam I Walked with Heroes

 


The book I Walked with Heroes written by Jerry A. Guzzetta is an outstanding tale that is based on realities of battlegrounds. The author, a war veteran himself, explains in details his, and the experiences of his comrade to portray the actual events from the perspective of survivors, and fighters. The author aims to bring down the often-glorified image of wars, and conflicts, and present the reality and its dark side.

This particular segment of the book discovers the controversy of POW (Prisoners of War) in Vietnam, and discusses about the conversation a close aide had with the then-President of the United States of America. The author opened the segment with a phrase “No man left behind”, and emphasized that it should be reframed to “No man left behind anymore” which outlined the fact that many of American soldiers were still left behind in Vietnam. This was another sad reality in the context of this war, as the government was trying to build a perception of all the men returning back safely, yet the reality suggested something else.  The aide disclosed that the president had admitted of several hundred U.S men being left behind in Vietnam as of 1988, with the President also suggesting that the survivors have now built a new life there with villagers and locals, and don’t really see the Government interfering, a claim which rose numerous eyebrows regarding government’s policies and transparency regarding the prisoners of war. Robert Garwood, a former Prisoner of War also entered the scene and claimed that he knows about the U.S citizens in Vietnam. This sparked a debate, and caused a controversy related to the government’s stance on POW. The book takes us deep into the historical narrative of the Vietnam war, and what the author, a veteran, and his comrade came across. Describing all the details meticulously, the book shares valuable insights on the journey of American soldiers, their families and the general public during the Vietnam War.

The book I Walked with Heroes written by Jerry A. Guzzetta is a reality-based tale of an American veteran, and his fellows on their journey to the war-zone in Vietnam and their experiences there. The author perfectly portrays the real side of a conflict, and informs a reader about it. The book is available for purchase on Amazon for literary enthusiasts and fans from all across the globe.

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