" They flew low and slow over the landing zone, trying to draw fire or detect signs of enemy activity. For the two-man “Loach” helicopter crews, engaging the enemy was the number one goal. This chase could save the lives of troops arriving on the lightly armed “Hueys”. The Scouts thrived on these types of high-risk missions. This intense memoir describes the passage of a young, patriotic enlistee as he transitions from ground crew mechanic to the job he really wanted: cavalry Scout. Warpath reveals the culture that permeated an aggressive combat unit in Vietnam. The author recounts frequent close encounters with the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). He describes the inevitable violence that occurred during these confrontations, the importance of high body counts, and the reward system that was so important to these young, dedicated soldiers. What readers are saying: Verified Purchaser #1 “I just finished A.J. Moore’s book, “Warpath”. Being an author and Vietnam Veteran myself, I didn’t have high expectations because it was Mr. Moore’s first book. Boy was I wrong! What a great read. I finished the book in three days and loved every minute of it.” Verified Purchaser #2 “The stories were well written, honest and informative of the writer’s time at war. For myself, the aftermath was worth much, much more. The PTSD treatments, the emotions and personal psychosis were so much like mine…” Follow the author as he returns home to an unsupportive country and experiences confusion, disillusionment, and guilt over his Vietnam exploits. Decorated for valor and looked upon as an effective fighter while in the Army, his civilian comrades were indifferent at best, and repulsed at worst. Warpath describes the author’s decades-long battle to resolve his feelings about the war. Diagnosed with Agent Orange-induced heart disease and PTSD, he began PTSD therapy at the age of 68. This therapy, along with his research into the war’s history, provided him with the knowledge he needed to reconcile his feelings with the realities of the times. Warpath is a must-read for anyone interested in how the air cavalry fought the war and how those troopers overcame the traumas resulting from those experiences. From the miseries of Monsoon rains, to the celebrations following successful missions, Warpath provides a totally honest and gritty description of life as a cavalry Scout and its aftermath."-amazon.
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