Full Bloody Circle

Miles To Vietnam

by William Peter Grasso

The Miles to Vietnam saga continues as First Lieutenant Jif Miles of 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) enters the second half of his year-long tour in Vietnam. Fresh from its latest victory―the relief of Khe Sanh―1st Cav is sent to sweep North Vietnamese forces from the A Shau Valley, where Jif rises to the many challenges of commanding an artillery battery in the midst of chaotic combat. But he does more than polish his leadership skills; he begins to understand how the US effort in Vietnam is a full bloody circle, a deadly, never-ending cycle in which the Americans always find themselves back at square one, forced to engage a supposedly defeated enemy all over again, often on the same battlefields. The circle closes once more when, after another “Mission Accomplished,” 1st Cav suffers a crippling attack on its base camp, forcing Jif to ponder the Army’s future as well as his own.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Military Fiction

444 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2023

About the author

A lifelong student of history, William Peter Grasso served in the US Army and is retired from the aircraft maintenance industry. His devotion to all things historical, military, and aviation remains unabated and continues to inspire his fiction.

Reviews

[Walter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full Bloody Circle

I am a 1967 to 1968 Vietnam veteran who served as an armed helicopter door gunner in the First Infantry Division. I typically do not read books or watch movies about Vietnam. I have PTSD and can't stand the memories.
This book however, I found fairly easy to read and it was very well written and enjoyable. If you are suffering from some of the same issues as I am, but would like to read a good book about the Vietnam experience, I recommend this book.

Best Regards,
WLM SC

[Pat DeBerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read all four of the different "Miles" series, I found the Miles to Vietnam series to be the most entertaining. While it tends to bash the upper leadership of the military in much the same way that the other three series did, it was more justified in the series about Vietnam. on the plus side, it portrays a junior officer doing his best in near impossible situations, much of his difficulties created by the promotion and numbers driven objectives of those above him. As a veteran of that era, I saw these same attitudes prevail for several years after Vietnam came to a close.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit of a let down

The weakest of the books so far. Feels like a filler to get Jiff time in grade but without much in the way of character development.
Not bad and gave an afternoon of reading but if it had been the first book in a series I’m not sure I would stay tune for the months until the next one.

[Joseph Edward Dedge · Rating 5 out of 5]

very entertaining

Continuing the series of this young lieutenant who continues to impress his superior officers. Other characters are introduced and while some are solid citizens, others are lacking leadership and responsibility. Shows the frustration you experience in a combat zone when procedures come with orders.

[Glen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better & Better!

I have lived all these books from the Moon Brothers, Jock Miles in the Pacific, then the Korean War and now Vietnam. Jeff Miles in Vietnam is the best! It is astounding how you feel you are there in the Nam, I have learned so much about the cannon cockers. I wish I could go right to the next book.

[James R. Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Accurate depiction of the combat in Vietnam, albeit not believable for one soldier’s tour. Think it is a mashup of several different experiences …probably of several different soldiers and maybe of some tall tales. I find the constant ridicule of senior officers to be off putting but even so enjoyed the book and the memories it evoked.

[Robert L Baxley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the 4th book of the series. Overall outstanding, possibly a few flaws. For a young 1stLt he has a lot of insight. True the senior brass doesn't want to be shown up, by a junior officer. With SGTMaj Moon on Jif's side, right hand man of Gen Abrams, few would try to buck Miles or Moon. I hope there will be another book

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book in the series

Very fast passed book. I didn't want to put it down. He again did his homework and got this historically accurate, it may be a fictional character but it is a very believable story. I'm looking forward to the final book that's coming out this year, ( book 5)

[Steven Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series of books about the war in Vietnam is incredibly well researched and I’m getting through them quickly. As a Brit I find the Aussie main character easy to relate to as he speaks my language and makes the whole thing come to life. It’s inspired me to watch a couple of documentaries about this unique and prolonged conflict that there seemed to be no easy way out of.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bloody Good Tale

I have said the same thing on the first 3 books of this series ... "Grasso has done his homework*! The 4th book in this series is no different. Grasso tells The story so that readers with no military experience can follow and understand!

[Heidi Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book!!

Mr grass has a knack that many of his contemporary s lack, and that is to keep the reader turning the pages fast, looking for the next sub plot, of which there are many. and NO typos. Wow!!!

[F. Michael McCarty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good picture of the differences between being in the field and in base camp...

Explicit description of field condition vs. Rear area conditions. I very much enjoyed this novel even though I was not a cannon cocker, but a tread head in armored cavalry.

[Colin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Getting into the fourth book of the series, the storyline starts to get a little predictable as Miles continues to be the golden boy solving all problems that comes his way. While still enjoyable, the series is starting to feel a bit repetitive and I may need to take a break for a bit.

[Kristie Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!!

It left me wanting to continue reading. I cannot wait for book 5 to be released in the mean time I will re-read books 1-4.

[Charles Ruge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I have read every book this author has written and have never been sorry about any of them. Great no Mr. Grasso.

[John Fagner, 1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

looking forward to the next one

Enjoyed the book, but it took along to materialize. It did it’s job, left me wanting book 5. Write faster.

[dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun exciting book

Well worth the time and effort to read this book. I enjoyed every word and recommend it. Historically accurate and a story I enjoyed.

[Stephanie Cohu · Rating 5 out of 5]

another good miles book

This time Miles is a battery commander of some howitzers. The problem of command with inexperienced officers. Good book to read.

[John Lovett Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read. Front to back cover kept me captivated and feel a presence of the actual war zone. Highly recommend.

[Mike Krogh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant book by Grasso

Love this author’s books, and this one continues the Miles tradition. Great storyline with strong characters. Looking forward to number five.

[Sid Mickle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good book with strong characters who are fully developed quickly. I enjoyed the gritty details of the war and agreed with the recap of terrible political leadership.

[Mike Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read

Full Bloody Circle is another excellent book, it keeps you right in the middle of the action and the day to day routine of Jif Miles.

[Michele Dobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jog miles

Excellent read, good perspective from the artillery men who fought the war. Good character development , vivid depiction of the racism that was present

[Robert W Waterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Loved the novel. A superior depiction of an important time in history. I would enjoy reading more by this author.

[jerry lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Jif does it again.

I really enjoyed this book. It points out the realities of the war in Vietnam. Jif is the consumate warrior.

[Terry Karnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have read all of the Miles books. Great story and characters, very believable and a lot of action. Looking for more. You will not be disappointed