They were the chosen ones — and the ones who chose to be the best. Never before had the United States given so select a group of fighting men such punishing preparation. Now they were heading for their ultimate test of skill and nerve and sacrifice, in a war unlike any they or their country had ever fought before, in a land that most of America still knew nothing about — Vietnam... “Griffin has captured the rhythms of army life and speech, its rewards and deprivations... Captivating.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
