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Miles To Vietnam
VOL-INDEF
In an army in love with abbreviations, it stands for volunteer indefinite, signifying the commitment to remain on active duty beyond one’s obligation.As the Vietnam War odyssey of 1LT Jif Miles continues, he suffers a devastating blow when tragedy strikes his unit. But he soldiers on in a new assignment with 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). With the end of his one-year tour approaching, Jif’s decisive actions prevent a different sort of tragedy, the aftermath of which leads to a reaffirming life decision about his future in the Army. He soon finds himself near the Cambodian border as 1st Cav confronts tenacious NVA forces intent on seizing Saigon.
407 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2023
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William Peter Grasso
24 books75 followersA 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.
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October 24, 2023
I'm an Infantry vet and reading these stories from an artillery perspective have been very interesting.
October 16, 2023
Another great book.
I have read several of Mr. Grasso's books and they are all great. I really like the Miles to Vietnam series.
I have read several of Mr. Grasso's books and they are all great. I really like the Miles to Vietnam series.
September 3, 2024
Didn't think I would be taken by war story
I was surprised how quickly I slid into this topic. Grass is a great writer. That is my opinion. First is the story catches your attention by the pace and flow how matches every sentence because it so easily dishes the story. Never missing a beat. The story includes every detail of characters thoughts action and we can envision the acts of war. It provides many details of political, leadership and state of mind in soilders. I cannot ever claim to ever speak to this brave men who are the true warriors who have direct war experiences. No can anyone if they have never been in war. But these books do create a good back story to offer good read.
I was surprised how quickly I slid into this topic. Grass is a great writer. That is my opinion. First is the story catches your attention by the pace and flow how matches every sentence because it so easily dishes the story. Never missing a beat. The story includes every detail of characters thoughts action and we can envision the acts of war. It provides many details of political, leadership and state of mind in soilders. I cannot ever claim to ever speak to this brave men who are the true warriors who have direct war experiences. No can anyone if they have never been in war. But these books do create a good back story to offer good read.
April 15, 2025
VN from the view of a cannon-cocker. PAGE TURNER!
As grunts in Vietnam, Firebases were seen as an escape from the life we lived. We only experienced the cannon-cockers life for few days, then we returned to our own private hell. We always appreciated the support we got. Unless we were on a firebase when it was attacked, we didn’t know what that was like. The author takes us on a complete tour from the laying of the base piece to the dreaded call- beehive, beehive, beehive. GREAT READ
As grunts in Vietnam, Firebases were seen as an escape from the life we lived. We only experienced the cannon-cockers life for few days, then we returned to our own private hell. We always appreciated the support we got. Unless we were on a firebase when it was attacked, we didn’t know what that was like. The author takes us on a complete tour from the laying of the base piece to the dreaded call- beehive, beehive, beehive. GREAT READ
December 19, 2023
Grasso delivers yet another masterclass in how to write compelling plot both on and off the battlefield. Jif Miles continues to excel as a junior officer and combat leader even as the Army starts to show the first cracks of the coming crisis of leadership and morale with the ever increasing influx of draftees. CIA agent Sylvie Bergerac also plays a larger role in this book in the hunt for the "bamboo pentagon." Plus, any time the beehive rounds come out, I'm all in
November 1, 2023
Vol Indef
Well, it was a great read as was the one’s before it. I loved them all. I’m a Vietnam Vet but a Door Gunner, not an Artillery Man. Still, I love the characters as well as the action. I like Jif’s new girlfriend and can hardly wait for the next book. Mr. Grasso is a great Author. I have enjoyed all his books. I recommend this series to all who served anywhere in Combat.
Well, it was a great read as was the one’s before it. I loved them all. I’m a Vietnam Vet but a Door Gunner, not an Artillery Man. Still, I love the characters as well as the action. I like Jif’s new girlfriend and can hardly wait for the next book. Mr. Grasso is a great Author. I have enjoyed all his books. I recommend this series to all who served anywhere in Combat.
January 1, 2024
Another Winner
I have read all Mr Grasso's books about the Brothers Moon and Jock/Jif Miles family published so far since they're so darned good. I hope he keeps his creative juices flowing! Perhaps Jif and Marti will produce a son to keep the saga going through Desert Storm and beyond.
I have read all Mr Grasso's books about the Brothers Moon and Jock/Jif Miles family published so far since they're so darned good. I hope he keeps his creative juices flowing! Perhaps Jif and Marti will produce a son to keep the saga going through Desert Storm and beyond.
March 10, 2024
Grasso's research is spot on
Being a USMC Butter Bar reef myself during the Viet Nam era, I enjoyed reading the novels that followed the growth of Jif Miles! Grasso did a lot of research and explained the complicated steps of indirect fire support for friendly forces! I will certainly buy book 5 of this series.
Being a USMC Butter Bar reef myself during the Viet Nam era, I enjoyed reading the novels that followed the growth of Jif Miles! Grasso did a lot of research and explained the complicated steps of indirect fire support for friendly forces! I will certainly buy book 5 of this series.
June 16, 2024
GRASSO - A++ STORYTELLER
I have read all of William Grasso's books, but one, and I am looking forward to start that Treat today.
William Grasso is a Superb writer and puts you right with the characters.
ALL of his books are well worth the read, especially for those that love books about the military!!
I have read all of William Grasso's books, but one, and I am looking forward to start that Treat today.
William Grasso is a Superb writer and puts you right with the characters.
ALL of his books are well worth the read, especially for those that love books about the military!!
November 2, 2023
Miles is back!
Exciting and well written, William Peter Grass continues the " Miles" Vietnam books. The combat is believeable and the characters easy to love and dislike others. Another great read and I am waiting for the next book.
Exciting and well written, William Peter Grass continues the " Miles" Vietnam books. The combat is believeable and the characters easy to love and dislike others. Another great read and I am waiting for the next book.
November 4, 2023
Enjoyable book
Excellent book! I've enjoyed this series. The author definitely keeps you interested and the storyline is very believable. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
Excellent book! I've enjoyed this series. The author definitely keeps you interested and the storyline is very believable. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
November 11, 2023
good read
The story continues. I like that the series picks up in a logical sequence and shows Jif maturing throughout. The author captures the military mentality of the early 70s well. CYA and stoners.
The story continues. I like that the series picks up in a logical sequence and shows Jif maturing throughout. The author captures the military mentality of the early 70s well. CYA and stoners.
November 15, 2023
well done
The further story of JIF Miles and artillery during Vietnam. This one ends with the results of the 1968 election.
I can smell the coast in the North and the mountains west of Saigon.
Highly recommend
The further story of JIF Miles and artillery during Vietnam. This one ends with the results of the 1968 election.
I can smell the coast in the North and the mountains west of Saigon.
Highly recommend
November 4, 2023
Well done!
Another excellent book in the series. I'm looking forward to May "24" for the next book. The author has made this a very realistic story of the "Nam".
Another excellent book in the series. I'm looking forward to May "24" for the next book. The author has made this a very realistic story of the "Nam".
November 8, 2023
Another great one!
Mr Grass apparently has no end in sight. Just keeps cranking them out, each as good as or better than, the last. I'm reading them all!!
Mr Grass apparently has no end in sight. Just keeps cranking them out, each as good as or better than, the last. I'm reading them all!!
November 14, 2023
Excellent
Excellently written Great character interaction throughoutThe whole book Handle the whole series Can't wait for the next book to come out.
Excellently written Great character interaction throughoutThe whole book Handle the whole series Can't wait for the next book to come out.
November 15, 2023
great
Another great read, starts off a little slow and has its up beat points then kinda slows down again but picks back up. Looking forward to Miles actions in the next book
Another great read, starts off a little slow and has its up beat points then kinda slows down again but picks back up. Looking forward to Miles actions in the next book
November 18, 2023
Love the Miles and Moon sagas
I enjoy the author’s stories, characters, and writing. Jif extends his tour and finds himself in the deep end again.
I enjoy the author’s stories, characters, and writing. Jif extends his tour and finds himself in the deep end again.
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November 23, 2023Like this author’s tales and style
November 23, 2023
Great book, but now I have to wait until May of 2024 for the next book in the series.
November 25, 2023
Outstanding,!
This story of Vietnam brings an understanding as to what it was like to be there. Letter Grasso is an excellent writer and my only wish was he could write faster!
This story of Vietnam brings an understanding as to what it was like to be there. Letter Grasso is an excellent writer and my only wish was he could write faster!
December 28, 2023
Vol-Indef
Another solid book by Mr Grasso. His style takes you directly into the story and holds your attention. I highly recommend Vol-Indef!
Another solid book by Mr Grasso. His style takes you directly into the story and holds your attention. I highly recommend Vol-Indef!
March 12, 2024
As always The Best
Best reading. Hard to put down. Very accurate for fiction following the history of the war as I lived it
Waiting next book
USMC 67/68
Best reading. Hard to put down. Very accurate for fiction following the history of the war as I lived it
Waiting next book
USMC 67/68
January 13, 2025
Fantastic
I wasn't there, but this story sounds as.real as it can get. Even if it were fictiin, it is a great read and very entertaining. Well written.
I wasn't there, but this story sounds as.real as it can get. Even if it were fictiin, it is a great read and very entertaining. Well written.
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