The Lighter Side of War
The Lighter Side of War

Author: Kelly Walker

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-11-11

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781503188853

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If what you do in life makes you who you are, then I would recommend going to war anytime! Of course, that was just one of the things I've done in my life, and it only consumed one year of it- yet I feel changed by it. This book contains stories that I thought would be both interesting and hopefully entertaining, and because of that, - a military rarity. Now I know very well from both first-hand experience and second-hand learning that war is a terrible thing! Nobody wins! People die in war; there's no way around it. It shouldn't happen, and it probably wouldn't if we sent each of the country's leaders to fight it out amongst themselves, or perhaps they could just have a gentleman's duel and get it over with! Ten paces, turn, and ha; we won. Let's go home! But, I decided to put this together because, yes, I thought it would be funny, but also because I wanted to share the camaraderie and pleasantries that happen behind fire. Stress can bring people together, making lasting friendships and it's those friendships that make it all survivable.

E Mess
E Mess

Author: T.E.D. Sullivan

Publisher: Price World Publishing

Published: 2014-04-21

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 161984365X

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Based on real accounts, E Mess shows a different side of the Vietnam conflict. E Mess is the story of a group of young Marines begrudgingly assigned as cooks in Da Nang, Vietnam who drink, cook, and interact with one another as only Vietnam-era Marines could. The story follows the triumphs and missteps of these men and, in particular, the rise and fall of rookie Dave Woods during the tumultuous years of 1969 and 1970. Dave’s disdain for authority and rules finds him in and out of trouble, but his undaunted loyalty to his friends and his more-than-capable leadership is what makes E Mess the compelling story that it is. As the days drag on, the reader will meet some unusual characters. Some are funny, some are sad, and some are very sad. The reader will also experience real-life situations through the eyes of these men such as the 1969 ammo-dump explosion, the sweep of “the ville” for American deserters, and a “skivvie” run into “the ville” to meet some ladies of the night. E Mess offers comic relief which was very much needed during the conflict, but at times might make the reader want to cry for the poor grunts on the front line. The grunts are never far from the cooks’ minds as they go about their daily routines. This book will make you laugh, cry, and shake your head by some of the decisions made by higher-ranking individuals.