Journal from Vietnam War Soldier Reveals Harsh Frontline Life
Sp 4 Horace M. Cassels records a young GI’s view from Seattle to Cam Ranh Bay and Chu Lai. He details crowded barracks, delays, flights, and combat firsts, including a Huey crew chief role, daily 8–10 hour missions, and a VC attack that mortally wounds a comrade as he reflects on fear and discipline.
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Monaco shifts power from Onassis to Rainier in ruling feud
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