SGT ROCK LAST WARRIOR STANDING eBook Rocky Olson
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It was the apex of the conflict in Vietnam. Hundreds of American soldiers were being killed every week in that war ravaged country. Rocky Olson, a newly trained and indoctrinated American infantryman, was sent as a combat replacement into that maelstrom of politics, suffering, and death. He was given an "experienced" M-16, and was provided with endless opportunities to force "Sir Charles" to give his last full measure of devotion to the communist cause.
This true, amazing, first-hand account of that brutal war has touched thousands.
Book includes 29 original color photographs taken by the author during his tour of combat. Area of operation maps are also included.
SGT ROCK LAST WARRIOR STANDING eBook Rocky Olson
Just finished this one tonight. Upon closing the book, I had mixed emotions. Some 40+ years after Rocky's tour ended, plenty of time has elapsed for those involved, and those who weren't to have their thoughts about Vietnam evolve.Rocky relays to us his time in Vietnam in a loose diary format. Each of the chapters is effectively a chapter in his personal war. Sparsely littered within the chapters, Rocky lets us inside his head somewhat and lays out his thoughts for us. Nothing too deep just a sentence here and there that let us know how he processes what he's doing and what he's seeing. Rocky is able to justify his actions, and those of his men, within the mission parameters of a grunt in Vietnam. He's no fan of killing, nor is he a fan of seeing his brothers-in-arms being killed yet, he believes in his country and, by default, the decision to draft him and send him to Vietnam.
He reflects on the anti-war movement back home and how they were treating the returning soldiers. For me, the anti-war movement got it all wrong. Returning soldiers should not be the focal point of an anti-war movement. They do not put themselves in harm's way but, by their own volition or otherwise, follow the calling of their country. Being dumped into a hostile situation a million miles from home is going to turn young men into survivalists in an instant. For me, anti-war activists should focus solely on the senders, not the sent.
Rocky's book is a narrative of war. One of the better memoirs I've read; this one is well written and will stand out in a readers mind. Read it, absorb it, but don't judge the author to harshly for what he did whilst on his tour of duty. He did what he needed to do for his brothers, his country and himself. Whatever your views on war, keep in mind, the soldiers don't start them, their goal is to finish them.
Welcome home Rocky, stay healthy.
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SGT ROCK LAST WARRIOR STANDING eBook Rocky Olson Reviews
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My experience was getting drafted in 1967 but being able to defer going in the Army because I was in a semester of college. During that time I joined the Air Force to avoid the draft. My four years in the Air Force turned out to be a vacation to Las Vegas (Nellis AFB, Nevada). I did not follow the news that close so I did not understand the hardships that I had avoided. Reading SGT. ROCK gave me appreciation for the soldiers in VN at the time and made me thankful that I was able to avoid that experience. Truly Rocky Olson was and is an outstanding individual. I don't know how I would have handled a combat tour in VN as a grunt. Thankfully I will never know. Rocky's book opened my eyes to the realities of war.
For someone who really wants to know what it was like
to fight 'Luke the gook' this is it. Rocky Olson gives a narrative that you can get lost in as you read on. Several of his analogies about the fighting was right on. That a "combat infantryman's life was day-after-day
boredom interjected with moments of pure terror " hit
the nail on the head. " Those who shoot second die first " or " The best gift from home was a pair of
heavy cotton socks " tells the story every GI felt.
"Walking point & getting killed was almost synonymous" was another truism. Unlike a lot of other books the photo's are excellent and captions relative. As Rocky
said, and heard in boot camp by everyone, " Keep your
weapon clean and remember it was made by the lowest
bidder " said it all - especially with the M16. I recommend anyone who wants to relive the experience to get this book for themselves and their posterity.
This book was a real eye opener for me. In this true story, Sgt. Rock guides his readers through his year in Vietnam. From the day-to-day drudgery of sleeping in the mud and rain with clothes that haven't come off in a month and empty bellies, because the C-rations couldn't be delivered in the storm, to the heart-pounding terror of marching up Hamburger Hill with bullets flying in every direction.
Let me just say, I am a 36-year-old female and don't typically read war stories, but I was curious to read this true account, and it has changed my life. I have a new appreciation for all those who have fought to protect freedom. As were many of the soldiers, Sgt. Rock was drafted into the war as a young "boy" in his early twenties. He was just a normal young American who didn't have a clue about war and didn't choose to be involved, but found himself placed in the unimaginable. His goal was to do his job and stay alive. Sgt. Rock walks his readers through the entire experience and made me feel like I was right there with him. I sorrowed with him at the loss of his best buddies and with each confrontation with the enemy, felt his fright of wondering if this could be his last moment.
Whether or not he personally supported this war, he served his country honorably. In my mind, he is a true American hero. I salute him, his fallen buddies, and all of the current American soldiers who are putting their lives at danger to protect my freedom. I'm so thankful that I had the opportunity to read this book and to know of these true acts of courage and sacrifice of my fellow Americans. Because I am now aware of their stories, I know they have not died in vain, and I am indebted to them.
I've read books on the Vietnam war for over forty years. Without doubt this is one of the BEST I've ever found. Brilliant writing and honesty really makes this a gem. I'm lucky I found it, and I'm grateful the author shared his tales of what the war was really like for the regular soldiers. You will truly admire and appreciate the sacrifices our men made in Vietnam while serving in the front lines once you read this. It's a book which should be assigned reading in schools or in the military academies. You learn about the horror of war, and the incredible strength it takes to do what you must to survive combat. This is well worth your time and effort. Read it, and it will change you.
Just finished this one tonight. Upon closing the book, I had mixed emotions. Some 40+ years after Rocky's tour ended, plenty of time has elapsed for those involved, and those who weren't to have their thoughts about Vietnam evolve.
Rocky relays to us his time in Vietnam in a loose diary format. Each of the chapters is effectively a chapter in his personal war. Sparsely littered within the chapters, Rocky lets us inside his head somewhat and lays out his thoughts for us. Nothing too deep just a sentence here and there that let us know how he processes what he's doing and what he's seeing. Rocky is able to justify his actions, and those of his men, within the mission parameters of a grunt in Vietnam. He's no fan of killing, nor is he a fan of seeing his brothers-in-arms being killed yet, he believes in his country and, by default, the decision to draft him and send him to Vietnam.
He reflects on the anti-war movement back home and how they were treating the returning soldiers. For me, the anti-war movement got it all wrong. Returning soldiers should not be the focal point of an anti-war movement. They do not put themselves in harm's way but, by their own volition or otherwise, follow the calling of their country. Being dumped into a hostile situation a million miles from home is going to turn young men into survivalists in an instant. For me, anti-war activists should focus solely on the senders, not the sent.
Rocky's book is a narrative of war. One of the better memoirs I've read; this one is well written and will stand out in a readers mind. Read it, absorb it, but don't judge the author to harshly for what he did whilst on his tour of duty. He did what he needed to do for his brothers, his country and himself. Whatever your views on war, keep in mind, the soldiers don't start them, their goal is to finish them.
Welcome home Rocky, stay healthy.
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