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Things I'll Never Forget
- Memories of a Marine in Viet Nam
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
Things I’ll Never Forget is the story of a young high school graduate in 1965 who faces being drafted into the Army or volunteering for the Marine Corps. These are his memories of funny times, disgusting times and deadly times. The author kept a journal for an entire year; therefore many of the dates, times and places are accurate. The rest is based on memories that are forever tattooed on his brain. This is not a pro-war book, nor is it anti-war. It is the true story of what the Marine Corps was like in the late 1960’s, when the country had a draft and five hundred thousand Americans were serving one year tours in battle-torn South East Asia. If you served in Viet Nam you will want to compare your experience with the author’s. If you know someone who went to Viet Nam, you will want to listen for yourself what it was like. If you lost a loved one or friend in the war, you will want to listen to this and share it with others.
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- Danny
- 18-02-24
one of the best books I have ever listened to
this book made me laugh, cry and want to listen to it all over again. So sad what happened to all in war those that died and those that had to live on.
Trust me listen to this audio book you won't be disappointed.
And to Mr Dixon Rev 21:3,4 ;)
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- angela bonson
- 02-02-20
Vietnam vets
Takes a while to get going but worth it for the Vietnam stories, great listen
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- Paul Stratford
- 07-05-23
Gripping to the end.
One of the better titles I’ve read on the Vietnam war, written in a non-military perspective, which makes it very relatable to regular civilians.
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- Dropshort2000
- 20-09-21
Funny, sad and humbling
A warts and all account of the Vietnam war. Funny in parts, heart breaking in parts but throughout you get an insight into the life of a US Marine sent to fight in the jungle of Vietnam.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-05-21
fantastic listen
I have recently been interested in the vietnam war and its history, this was a very fresh and honest take on the time period.
the author is a fantastic writer
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- sailor66
- 21-05-21
Solid personal account of a marine in Vietnam
True account that covers the mundane to the insane. No glamour just as it is
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- Martin B
- 02-01-20
A very honest memoir
This was a pleasure to listen to and provided a real insight into the horrendous life of a fighting Marine in Vietnam.
Honest, articulate and genuine. Everyone should read or listen to this. I'm a Brit so if you're American you really should.
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- Mr T Kearney
- 12-12-22
A great personal war story
I really enjoyed this title. It was easy to listen to and was an interesting account of one youbg Marine's time in Vietnam.
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- rory kavanagh
- 10-11-19
Amazing
What an amazing true story of a young Marine that' serves with the grunts in Nam.Very touching and heartfelt encounters of the horror war can bring.Hightly recommend this book.
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- Alex E.
- 24-08-20
Truly incredible
This is an unbelievable true story and I simply wanted it to go on. I will be searching for James M Dixon’s next book eagerly to find out (hopefully) what happened to him afterwards in more detail.
I understand much more (as I wanted to) about the Vietnam War now and the way it has been written made it a lot easier to try (at least) to comprehend.
I feel I can’t thank the Veteran’s for their service after what James said at the end, nor did that War mean much to me as a toddler growing up in the Uk at that time, however it has left an indelible marque and albeit I won’t be reminded of the War 101 times, I will never forget the courage and magnanimous attitude, not to mention spirit and friendship the Marines had for the Grunts and the Gooks.
Thank you JMD.
Alex C Edwards
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