My First Mission I Walked with Heroes

 


In the book I Walked with Heroes, the author Jerry Guzzetta recounts about his experiences and witnessing a conflict unfold in front of him during the Vietnam War. The book not only uncovers the harsh realities of a grueling conflict, but also portrays the grit and resilience that was shown by the American militia during the conflict, protecting their freedom till the last drop of blood.

This particular section speaks about Guzzetta’s first mission after being commissioned in the U.S military. Guzzetta, the author of the book, meticulously explains the details of his first assignment after being inducted in the military.

The Mission in Laos

After being admitted in the U.S military, the author Jerry Guzzetta explains that the first mission he was assigned to was in Laos, a country bordering Vietnam under the supervision of Sgt. John Plaster. The mission itself had complications much like every other military operation, and it taught the author a whole lot of things related to military’s conduct.

The Insertion, and Learnings

The initial insertion into the battleground allowed the author Jerry Guzzetta to quickly get to know about the complications of moving while in the battle field. Moving around, or free-flow movement just like a regular guy wasn’t an option as any inconvenience could have led to a vital combat. The movement was taught to him by Sgt. Plaster. The author also describes the environment of this particular operation, where he was moving in a water body with utter silence at dawn, teaching him the importance of precision while being in uniform.

Moving Ahead with Fear

As the narrative moves further, the author describes being fearful during the mission, and explained how his fear in that situation led him to think properly, and function in a precise way. The sense of danger that was upon the squad’s head was enabling them to take every step, and make every move with ultimate precision.

The Encounter

The segment then moves towards the encounter where the U.S military soldiers had an encounter with the NVA forces. This particular moment is described perfectly by the writer in the book, as it was the first instance in his military career where he was encountering, or seeing an enemy in front of him. The author describes his fear, and committing a blunder in the midst of these tensions where he was standing up to signal a spotter, which depicts the amount of pressure he had on his mind. This segment also recounts the mistake the squad made in general, where they heavily underestimated the enemy’s skill, and made a few mistakes while being on the ground.

The book I Walked with Heroes written by Jerry Guzzetta tries to explore the broader meaning of a conflict, a young boy’s fear after being admitted in the military and other aspects of war that often remain undisclosed. The tale of wars and conflicts is available for purchase on Amazon for readers from all across the globe.

https://iwalkedwithheroes.com/

 

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