There's a special talent, to capture my interest in History. All my life (till recent) History was a subject that bored me; with few exceptions. As a child & teenager, my interests were stirred by comics (to include History & Classics). But, those authors produced enriching reading.... quite special. Later, finishing College in Texas, a certain professor's lectures on Texas History. There was much valuable insight, applicable to present day challenges. T.R. Fehrenbach contributed to expatiation of my growing interests in History. The book, "Atlantic" is also quite a rich read. But now I've discovered Roger Lockshier's books, "Saving SOS Souls". Being also a veteran, of Viet Nam era, I 'fell-into' Roger's tell. So enriching.... I re-read Roger's 1st book several times, before getting his 2nd book; about a month ago. Thanks to Roger's diligence & dedicated efforts, I've discovered other excellent SOG authors; who were mostly on ground missions, as Green Berets. As a True American, I feel best in the company of these Most Honorable survivors of that dreadful challenge in Vietnam. By contrast, most taxpayers appear superficial; considering the united, indomitable, team spirit of our SOG. MANY of our regular troops there, survived because SOG was focused on relieving MUCH of the enemy pressures off them. Many of our Vietnam vets are since passed. RIP............. To avoid being remiss, special mention of some most excellent medical heroics, after stabilized wounded were saved by awesome professional efforts in surgery (& postOp). Grateful for this interview..... tanks!👍
Highest respect for the air.
There's a special talent, to capture my interest in History.
All my life (till recent) History was a subject that bored me; with few exceptions. As a child & teenager, my interests were stirred by comics (to include History & Classics). But, those authors produced enriching reading.... quite special. Later, finishing College in Texas, a certain professor's lectures on Texas History. There was much valuable insight, applicable to present day challenges. T.R. Fehrenbach contributed to expatiation of my growing interests in History. The book, "Atlantic" is also quite a rich read. But now I've discovered Roger Lockshier's books, "Saving SOS Souls".
Being also a veteran, of Viet Nam era, I 'fell-into' Roger's tell. So enriching.... I re-read Roger's 1st book several times, before getting his 2nd book; about a month ago. Thanks to Roger's diligence & dedicated efforts, I've discovered other excellent SOG authors; who were mostly on ground missions, as Green Berets.
As a True American, I feel best in the company of these Most Honorable survivors of that dreadful challenge in Vietnam.
By contrast, most taxpayers appear superficial; considering the united, indomitable, team spirit of our SOG. MANY of our regular troops there, survived because SOG was focused on relieving MUCH of the enemy pressures off them.
Many of our Vietnam vets are since passed. RIP.............
To avoid being remiss, special mention of some most excellent medical heroics, after stabilized wounded were saved by awesome professional efforts in surgery (& postOp).
Grateful for this interview.....
tanks!👍