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Lions of Medina: The Marines of Charlie Company and Their Brotherhood of Valor
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"A stirring tribute to the valor of Marines in Vietnam."—Nathaniel Fick, New York Times bestselling author of One Bullet Away
Thursday, October 12, 1967: Marine Lance Corporal Kevin Cahill stepped onto a trail deep in the remote Hai Lang National Forest in South Vietnam. Following Cahill were the Marines of Charlie Company, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division. They would find hell on earth under the jungle canopy. Ambushed, surrounded, outnumbered, out-gunned, and quickly running low on ammunition, the marines of Operation Medina fought toe-to-toe with a ferocious, determined opponent.
Based on extensive interviews with survivors of Operation Medina, as well as with the friends and families of the men who didn't make it back, Lions of Medina takes readers through the tragedy and triumphs of war, and into the heart of a close-knit group of warriors who fought, bled, and died together, and the spirit of loyalty and camaraderie that binds them to this day.
Thursday, October 12, 1967: Marine Lance Corporal Kevin Cahill stepped onto a trail deep in the remote Hai Lang National Forest in South Vietnam. Following Cahill were the Marines of Charlie Company, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division. They would find hell on earth under the jungle canopy. Ambushed, surrounded, outnumbered, out-gunned, and quickly running low on ammunition, the marines of Operation Medina fought toe-to-toe with a ferocious, determined opponent.
Based on extensive interviews with survivors of Operation Medina, as well as with the friends and families of the men who didn't make it back, Lions of Medina takes readers through the tragedy and triumphs of war, and into the heart of a close-knit group of warriors who fought, bled, and died together, and the spirit of loyalty and camaraderie that binds them to this day.
480 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2007
About the author
Doyle D. Glass
2 books54 followersDoyle Glass (born January 22, 1962) is an American historical novelist and sculptor. He is best known for his bestselling nonfiction books Lions of Medina (2007), Swift Sword (new edition 2023) and for sculpting the Texas Medal of Honor Memorial (2008) and the Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial (2001). Glass began writing and sculpting following a career as a criminal prosecutor in Texas and Kentucky.
Glass was born and raised in Midland, Texas, to George H. Glass, a rancher and oilman, and Myra Glass. He has two brothers, George, Jr., and Braxton. When Glass was twelve years old, he made his first visit to the Alamo and read 13 Days to Glory by Lon Tinkle. He has been fascinated by history ever since. A love of art followed shortly thereafter.
He graduated from Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a BA in history in 1983 and received his Juris Doctor degree, also from SMU, in 1988.
After graduating from law school, Glass began a career as a criminal prosecutor, working as an Assistant District Attorney in McLennan and Bell Counties, Texas and later, as an Assistant Attorney General, Special Prosecutions Division, in the office of the Kentucky Attorney General. In his spare time, he worked to foster his love of creating art.
In 2000, inspired by the American sculptor Augustus Saint Gaudens, Glass retired as a prosecutor and began work as a professional artist. Combining his love of history and art, he conceived of, designed, and created the Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial, a life-size representation of WWII MOH recipient John Squires, and, later, the Texas Medal of Honor Memorial, a heroic size representation of Korean War MOH recipient George O’Brien.
Inspired by the heroes honored by these memorials and by Lon Tinkle’s account of the Battle of the Alamo that he had read many years before, Glass authored two nonfiction books about the men who fought in the Vietnam War.
His first book, Lions of Medina, was so successful and personally rewarding that he embarked on a career as a full-time writer. Based on personal interviews Glass conducted with survivors of Operation Medina, a military operation conducted by the Marine Corps in the Hai Lang National Forest of South Vietnam, the book was published by Coleche Press in 2007 and by NAL Caliber Penguin in 2008. Medal of Honor recipient William T. Perkins is featured prominently in the work. Lions of Medina was selected as winner of the 2008 USA Book News Best Book Award.
His second book, Swift Sword, based on personal interviews of nearly fifty survivors of Operation Swift, recounts, in the words of the men themselves, a harrowing fight for survival by Marines on a lone knoll in Vietnam’s Que Son Valley. The heroic acts of Medal of Honor recipients Father Vincent Capodanno and Lawrence Peters, along with countless other heroes, are told. The new edition of Swift Sword was chosen as winner of the 2023 Pencraft Award for Best Nonfiction.
Both Swift Sword and Lions of Medina have spent multiple weeks at the top of the Amazon bestseller lists for the Vietnam War, as well as numerous other categories. His third book, Unthrottled, a historical fiction work based on the remarkable life of WWII hero Robert Benoist, is due to be released in 2026.
Glass was born and raised in Midland, Texas, to George H. Glass, a rancher and oilman, and Myra Glass. He has two brothers, George, Jr., and Braxton. When Glass was twelve years old, he made his first visit to the Alamo and read 13 Days to Glory by Lon Tinkle. He has been fascinated by history ever since. A love of art followed shortly thereafter.
He graduated from Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a BA in history in 1983 and received his Juris Doctor degree, also from SMU, in 1988.
After graduating from law school, Glass began a career as a criminal prosecutor, working as an Assistant District Attorney in McLennan and Bell Counties, Texas and later, as an Assistant Attorney General, Special Prosecutions Division, in the office of the Kentucky Attorney General. In his spare time, he worked to foster his love of creating art.
In 2000, inspired by the American sculptor Augustus Saint Gaudens, Glass retired as a prosecutor and began work as a professional artist. Combining his love of history and art, he conceived of, designed, and created the Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial, a life-size representation of WWII MOH recipient John Squires, and, later, the Texas Medal of Honor Memorial, a heroic size representation of Korean War MOH recipient George O’Brien.
Inspired by the heroes honored by these memorials and by Lon Tinkle’s account of the Battle of the Alamo that he had read many years before, Glass authored two nonfiction books about the men who fought in the Vietnam War.
His first book, Lions of Medina, was so successful and personally rewarding that he embarked on a career as a full-time writer. Based on personal interviews Glass conducted with survivors of Operation Medina, a military operation conducted by the Marine Corps in the Hai Lang National Forest of South Vietnam, the book was published by Coleche Press in 2007 and by NAL Caliber Penguin in 2008. Medal of Honor recipient William T. Perkins is featured prominently in the work. Lions of Medina was selected as winner of the 2008 USA Book News Best Book Award.
His second book, Swift Sword, based on personal interviews of nearly fifty survivors of Operation Swift, recounts, in the words of the men themselves, a harrowing fight for survival by Marines on a lone knoll in Vietnam’s Que Son Valley. The heroic acts of Medal of Honor recipients Father Vincent Capodanno and Lawrence Peters, along with countless other heroes, are told. The new edition of Swift Sword was chosen as winner of the 2023 Pencraft Award for Best Nonfiction.
Both Swift Sword and Lions of Medina have spent multiple weeks at the top of the Amazon bestseller lists for the Vietnam War, as well as numerous other categories. His third book, Unthrottled, a historical fiction work based on the remarkable life of WWII hero Robert Benoist, is due to be released in 2026.
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September 30, 2025
Another story about Marines winning a battle against Great odds in Vietnam. very detailed description of Charlie company and his fight against Superior NVA soldiers, in numbers. I really like how the author talks about what happened after this battle and when the Marines came home and what they did afterwards. they were true Patriots who fought because the country asked them to fight.
June 3, 2026
A well-told story of the Battle of Medina. I found the beginning a bit overwhelming, as a lot of characters were introduced right away. Many of them weren’t directly involved in the battle itself, but they played important roles in training the Marines or were part of the command structure. As the book progressed, though, the focus narrowed to the men of Charlie Company and their experiences during Operation Medina, which made the story much easier to follow.
If the Marines didn’t already have enough on their hands fighting the NVA and Viet Cong, they faced a whole different set of challenges when they returned home. One of the things I appreciated most was how the author explored the struggles these men endured as they tried to reintegrate into society. More than any other Vietnam book I’ve read, this one gave me a personal understanding of the PTSD many veterans carried with them long after the war ended.
This book is definitely worth your time. It starts a little slowly, but once the Marines arrive in Vietnam and begin preparing for the operation, it becomes a real page-turner. The author does an excellent job of putting you right alongside the men as they move through the jungle and into combat.
Be forewarned, though—this is not an easy read. The graphic descriptions of wounds, death, and the realities of combat are often horrifying. But for those of us who love history, it's important that these stories are told and that the sacrifices of these men are remembered.
If you're looking for a broader overview of the Vietnam War, I would also recommend The Vietnam War: A Military History by Geoffrey Wawro.
If the Marines didn’t already have enough on their hands fighting the NVA and Viet Cong, they faced a whole different set of challenges when they returned home. One of the things I appreciated most was how the author explored the struggles these men endured as they tried to reintegrate into society. More than any other Vietnam book I’ve read, this one gave me a personal understanding of the PTSD many veterans carried with them long after the war ended.
This book is definitely worth your time. It starts a little slowly, but once the Marines arrive in Vietnam and begin preparing for the operation, it becomes a real page-turner. The author does an excellent job of putting you right alongside the men as they move through the jungle and into combat.
Be forewarned, though—this is not an easy read. The graphic descriptions of wounds, death, and the realities of combat are often horrifying. But for those of us who love history, it's important that these stories are told and that the sacrifices of these men are remembered.
If you're looking for a broader overview of the Vietnam War, I would also recommend The Vietnam War: A Military History by Geoffrey Wawro.
March 31, 2023
I generally do not take to books - fiction or nonfiction - addressing the Viet Nam war. Perhaps it is generational (I graduated high school in 1968) when there were in our country two wars being fought simultaneously and when if you were a military age male you either went to college if you could get in and afford it or you were drafted. This book, however, takes a microcosm of the war one unit - Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division and follows it both before and after a singularly challenging operation - Operation Medina. It was the veterans and their stories I found compelling particularly since even with my privileged background and education, in my demographic group, it was the rare individual who did not know and interact with these veterans either before or after the war or did not know earlier someone whose name ended up inscribed on a black slab of marble.
May 19, 2025
The Lions of Medina by Doyle Glass
★★★★★
Doyle Glass has crafted an extraordinary chronicle of courage and sacrifice in "The Lions of Medina," offering readers an intimate portrait of Charlie Company's Marines during Operation Medina in Vietnam.
Through the personal stories of Perkins, Jackson, Blessing, Cahill, Zorn, Cole, Snell, Ruffer and others—and this is only a brief list of the men in this book who sacrificed—Glass transforms historical events into deeply human experiences.
The narrative excels on multiple levels—as military history, it provides detailed accounts of the tactical challenges faced during operations; as personal testimony, it reveals the psychological toll of combat and its aftermath; as social commentary, it examines how these Marines were treated upon returning home to a divided nation.
Glass's exploration of the strategic limitations imposed on American forces is particularly illuminating. He details how rules of engagement prevented strikes on crucial targets like Haiphong Harbor due to the presence of Russian vessels supplying the North Vietnamese.
Through firsthand accounts, Glass conveys the Marines' growing realization that these constraints meant they were essentially "fighting the enemy's war instead of our own"—a frustration that makes their courage and dedication even more remarkable.
Glass writes with respect and authenticity, avoiding both glorification and condemnation. Instead, he presents these Marines' experiences with honesty and compassion, allowing their voices to speak through the pages.
This approach creates a powerful testament to those who served in one of America's most controversial conflicts.
Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Vietnam War beyond political narratives and historical overview
★★★★★
Doyle Glass has crafted an extraordinary chronicle of courage and sacrifice in "The Lions of Medina," offering readers an intimate portrait of Charlie Company's Marines during Operation Medina in Vietnam.
Through the personal stories of Perkins, Jackson, Blessing, Cahill, Zorn, Cole, Snell, Ruffer and others—and this is only a brief list of the men in this book who sacrificed—Glass transforms historical events into deeply human experiences.
The narrative excels on multiple levels—as military history, it provides detailed accounts of the tactical challenges faced during operations; as personal testimony, it reveals the psychological toll of combat and its aftermath; as social commentary, it examines how these Marines were treated upon returning home to a divided nation.
Glass's exploration of the strategic limitations imposed on American forces is particularly illuminating. He details how rules of engagement prevented strikes on crucial targets like Haiphong Harbor due to the presence of Russian vessels supplying the North Vietnamese.
Through firsthand accounts, Glass conveys the Marines' growing realization that these constraints meant they were essentially "fighting the enemy's war instead of our own"—a frustration that makes their courage and dedication even more remarkable.
Glass writes with respect and authenticity, avoiding both glorification and condemnation. Instead, he presents these Marines' experiences with honesty and compassion, allowing their voices to speak through the pages.
This approach creates a powerful testament to those who served in one of America's most controversial conflicts.
Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Vietnam War beyond political narratives and historical overview
April 25, 2020
It is quite obvious that the author spent many hours researching this battle and its warriors in order to write this book. Mr. Glass introduced his characters (those from the battle) telling how they grew up, through military training, and what they did during the battle.
The battle, itself, seemed like a blow-by-blow commentary where the author reported both the 1,000 feet high observations and the action occurring on the ground; one of the fiercest of the war. A single company held off repeated assaults by an enemy four times their strength, only half of the soldiers survived.
After the battle, the survivors discussed how they acted and what they might have done differently during the battle. It was clear that the battalion commander should have paid more attention to those troops on the ground instead of rushing them and also involving Delta Company to support Charlie much earlier in the battle then he did.
Mr. Glass continued to report on the survivors of Charlie Company up to the publication of the book, both the good and the bad. Finally, the book includes both a character summation and a glossary of terms used in the story.
Operation Medina could have ended differently and many more lives could have been saved. The men of Charlie Company were truly the Lions of Medina. Good job Mr. Glass!
The battle, itself, seemed like a blow-by-blow commentary where the author reported both the 1,000 feet high observations and the action occurring on the ground; one of the fiercest of the war. A single company held off repeated assaults by an enemy four times their strength, only half of the soldiers survived.
After the battle, the survivors discussed how they acted and what they might have done differently during the battle. It was clear that the battalion commander should have paid more attention to those troops on the ground instead of rushing them and also involving Delta Company to support Charlie much earlier in the battle then he did.
Mr. Glass continued to report on the survivors of Charlie Company up to the publication of the book, both the good and the bad. Finally, the book includes both a character summation and a glossary of terms used in the story.
Operation Medina could have ended differently and many more lives could have been saved. The men of Charlie Company were truly the Lions of Medina. Good job Mr. Glass!
September 26, 2025
This is a story of a U.S. Marine infantry company involved in a hard-fought action in rough terrain covered in triple-canopy jungle in northern South Vietnam.
The principal action involved an NVA night assault. Visibility was next to zero. The only way to distinguish between friend and foe was the colour of their tracers. The two sides were so intermingled that supporting arms were largely unavailable. So the battle was fought with grenades, small arms, including automatic weapons and, eventually, knives and entrenching tools. The Marines were outnumbered between 3 and 4 to one. They had just arrived at the site and their entrenchments were limited to shallow fighting holes, deadfalls and a few bomb craters. The central action takes place against a Marine perimeter, containing 2 platoons and an augmented headquarters group, having an area of approximately half a football field. The fighting was very, very close.
Resupply and medivac were unavailable until the conclusion of the battle. So the only food, water and ammunition available to the Marines was what they had carried in with them. All of these ran out.
Losses on both sides were horrific.
The story is told entirely from the U.S. perspective and begins comfortably with brief biographical snapshots of many of the Marines. Then we are given a fairly lengthy preamble describing the immediately preceding in-country activities of the company and the buildup to the battle. After the description of the battle are brief accounts of how the wounded faired in their treatment and recovery.
The last section of the book is a discussion of the treatment the Marines received upon their return to the U.S.. Many returned immediately after the Tet offensive and so had left for Vietnam when support for the war was still fairly strong and came back to be spit on by pretty girls and refused entry to bars while in uniform. Also included is the reaction of the Marines' families to their return and in some cases to their failure to return. Finally is a discussion of the long term suffering of PTSD experienced by the survivors.
The writing is first rate throughout -- an easy, easy read. The battle descriptions go from the Divisional plans all the way down to ground level with emphasis on the latter. This book is written primarily at the tactical level and higher echelons are involved only to provide context.
If you enjoy tactical level descriptions of the fighting in Vietnam this is a book for you. Much of the historical tactical accounts of Vietnam contain lengthy accounts of seemly endless ambushes, sniping and overwhelming application of supporting arms. This book describes a relative rarity -- a battle with hundreds of participants on each side almost entirely fought at very short range with the personal weapons of the soldiers.
I liked this book a lot, hence the 5 stars. I was less interested in the last section and skimmed much of it. But what was said there was very important and needed to be said. It just wasn't my cup of tea -- something that would not justify any reduction in stars.
The principal action involved an NVA night assault. Visibility was next to zero. The only way to distinguish between friend and foe was the colour of their tracers. The two sides were so intermingled that supporting arms were largely unavailable. So the battle was fought with grenades, small arms, including automatic weapons and, eventually, knives and entrenching tools. The Marines were outnumbered between 3 and 4 to one. They had just arrived at the site and their entrenchments were limited to shallow fighting holes, deadfalls and a few bomb craters. The central action takes place against a Marine perimeter, containing 2 platoons and an augmented headquarters group, having an area of approximately half a football field. The fighting was very, very close.
Resupply and medivac were unavailable until the conclusion of the battle. So the only food, water and ammunition available to the Marines was what they had carried in with them. All of these ran out.
Losses on both sides were horrific.
The story is told entirely from the U.S. perspective and begins comfortably with brief biographical snapshots of many of the Marines. Then we are given a fairly lengthy preamble describing the immediately preceding in-country activities of the company and the buildup to the battle. After the description of the battle are brief accounts of how the wounded faired in their treatment and recovery.
The last section of the book is a discussion of the treatment the Marines received upon their return to the U.S.. Many returned immediately after the Tet offensive and so had left for Vietnam when support for the war was still fairly strong and came back to be spit on by pretty girls and refused entry to bars while in uniform. Also included is the reaction of the Marines' families to their return and in some cases to their failure to return. Finally is a discussion of the long term suffering of PTSD experienced by the survivors.
The writing is first rate throughout -- an easy, easy read. The battle descriptions go from the Divisional plans all the way down to ground level with emphasis on the latter. This book is written primarily at the tactical level and higher echelons are involved only to provide context.
If you enjoy tactical level descriptions of the fighting in Vietnam this is a book for you. Much of the historical tactical accounts of Vietnam contain lengthy accounts of seemly endless ambushes, sniping and overwhelming application of supporting arms. This book describes a relative rarity -- a battle with hundreds of participants on each side almost entirely fought at very short range with the personal weapons of the soldiers.
I liked this book a lot, hence the 5 stars. I was less interested in the last section and skimmed much of it. But what was said there was very important and needed to be said. It just wasn't my cup of tea -- something that would not justify any reduction in stars.
June 10, 2026
Reading this brought back a lot of memories of my own deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Guys receiving Dear John letters, loss of buddies, the smell, the return to civilization.
War is hell, but sometimes you miss the simplicity of it all. Nothing matters except you and the buddies around you.
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Guys receiving Dear John letters, loss of buddies, the smell, the return to civilization.
War is hell, but sometimes you miss the simplicity of it all. Nothing matters except you and the buddies around you.
#GoodReadsGiveaway
July 20, 2026
This was a Goodreads Giveaway. An enjoyable nonfiction book about an early operation in Vietnam and the lives of the men who fought in that battle. A good blend of describing military operations and tactics while sharing the story of those who were involved and how it impacted them.
October 16, 2022
Compelling true story of the men (Marines) who fought in Viet Nam.
I was a Marine during that time 62-67, however I did not go to Viet Nam due to a leg injury I received in training for Viet Nam.
Reading this was like having a real bad night mare while awake. It just scared the daylights out of me, wonering how I might have reacted if I was there. I was a communications mortar man. These guys were the front line grunts.
The average American sometimes gets all teary eyed about patriotism for flag and country - I get it, but these guys were not fighting for that, they for trying to survive a living hell- on their own.
The main take away, from this book for me was to establish critical thinking of what you do in life and what our politicians do make foolish decisions on going to war or what is supposed to be good for the American people.
These young men joined up for flag and country, and their country abadoned them during their combat and after they got home. Very hard to forgive that,.
I was a Marine during that time 62-67, however I did not go to Viet Nam due to a leg injury I received in training for Viet Nam.
Reading this was like having a real bad night mare while awake. It just scared the daylights out of me, wonering how I might have reacted if I was there. I was a communications mortar man. These guys were the front line grunts.
The average American sometimes gets all teary eyed about patriotism for flag and country - I get it, but these guys were not fighting for that, they for trying to survive a living hell- on their own.
The main take away, from this book for me was to establish critical thinking of what you do in life and what our politicians do make foolish decisions on going to war or what is supposed to be good for the American people.
These young men joined up for flag and country, and their country abadoned them during their combat and after they got home. Very hard to forgive that,.
April 21, 2023
A Real View Into War and It’s Toll OnThose Who Fought
I have read numerous books on WWII. This insight into Vietnam battles was the best, most complete, realistic and personal journey that I have ever read. Introducing me to members of Charlie Company from each marine’s home life and pre military personality through Marine training and the shock of battle. Closing with the return home of each soldier , his post Vietnam civilian career, and closed with retirement view of each member.
I have never read such authentic and detailed depiction of character development, details of battle, and complete stories of the magnificent men who fought to protect all Americans.
SEMPER Fi and thank you for your sacrifices and service.
I have read numerous books on WWII. This insight into Vietnam battles was the best, most complete, realistic and personal journey that I have ever read. Introducing me to members of Charlie Company from each marine’s home life and pre military personality through Marine training and the shock of battle. Closing with the return home of each soldier , his post Vietnam civilian career, and closed with retirement view of each member.
I have never read such authentic and detailed depiction of character development, details of battle, and complete stories of the magnificent men who fought to protect all Americans.
SEMPER Fi and thank you for your sacrifices and service.
July 9, 2026
May I rate Lions of Medina: The True Story of the Marines of Charlie 1/1 in Vietnam, 11-12 October 1967 as a 6+ star book? I could not put this book down.
Before I get into my review, I want to thank Doyle D. Glass, ShelfLife and Goodreads Giveaway for the opportunity to read and review the Lions of Medina: The True Story of the Marines of Charlie 1/1 in Vietnam, 11-12 October 1967. The review is unsolicited and solely my honest opinion and words.
I was 14 years old in 1967 and by the time I was 16, a sophomore in high school, the Viet Nam War was a prominent topic of discussion. I recall nearly all of it and wow, did this book rekindle old emotions and spur new ones.
When I read books on war, primarily WWII, (due to the mere volume out there), I pretty much know what I am in for. Lions of Medina carried me to another dimension. I am not going to break out what I liked and disliked about the book because there is not one thing that I disliked. So, let’s start at the beginning of the book.
It was love at first sight. Glass opened the book with introducing the men in Charlie 1/1 by providing me with a little background on each Marine. Glass’ high regard and respect for the men came through loud and clear. I loved meeting every one of them!
Glass takes the reader through the enlistment, draft, boot camp, specialized training, assignments, battles, and finally the return home. I didn’t realize that so many families rejected their son’s decision to enlist and held that decision against them. Sadly, too many of those men never returned home.
I learned about the artillery used in the war and about the domination that the high-ranking officers had over the boots-on-the-ground officers who had important first-hand war/enemy knowledge that was disregarded - the back-up of Delta was withheld, resulting in the wasted unnecessary loss of too many lives.
The battle of Medina was raw, detailed, intense, and passionately and emotionally written. I felt as if I was crawling through the jungles of Viet Nam with those scared, brave Marines. I cried my way through most of the Medina battle. At one point, after I had been reading for about an hour, my husband saw my emotions and suggested that I take a break, but all I wanted to do was find out about the outcome of those brave men. I just couldn’t break away. Glass wrote that kind of a book. He writes about an officer witnessing young fatally injured Marines, bodies mangled, bleeding out, on the jungle floor:
"“Nobody called out for their wives or their girlfriends,” he remembers. “When they died, they called out for their moms. Then they died."
Glass details in the book the anti-war and hatred that was stirred throughout the country. Our brave heroic men returned home to despicable hatred. It was horrible and I am thankful that Glass spoke to this in the book because it was a dominant factor that influenced the lives of many returning Viet Nam vets.
As Glass opened the book with introducing the men of Charlie1/1, he ended the book in sharing the after-war life of each Charle1/1 and Delta survivor. Some opened their own companies, others became Christians and devoted their lives to serving the Lord, others went to college on the GI Bill and more. I found this as a great way to soothe the reader after the emotional onslaught of Medina.
I am impressed with including an expansive glossary at the close of the book. It provides a plethora of information about the artillery, terminology, acronyms, people, etc. used throughout the book.
Glass wrote about the reality of Viet Nam without political slant. I wish more authors would take heed and do the same.
I am already looking forward to rereading Lions of Medina: The True Story of the Marines of Charlie 1/1 in Vietnam, 11-12 October 1967, although through a different lens.
Thank you, Doyle D. Glass for your time in researching and writing this book! I am a changed person after reading it.
Before I get into my review, I want to thank Doyle D. Glass, ShelfLife and Goodreads Giveaway for the opportunity to read and review the Lions of Medina: The True Story of the Marines of Charlie 1/1 in Vietnam, 11-12 October 1967. The review is unsolicited and solely my honest opinion and words.
I was 14 years old in 1967 and by the time I was 16, a sophomore in high school, the Viet Nam War was a prominent topic of discussion. I recall nearly all of it and wow, did this book rekindle old emotions and spur new ones.
When I read books on war, primarily WWII, (due to the mere volume out there), I pretty much know what I am in for. Lions of Medina carried me to another dimension. I am not going to break out what I liked and disliked about the book because there is not one thing that I disliked. So, let’s start at the beginning of the book.
It was love at first sight. Glass opened the book with introducing the men in Charlie 1/1 by providing me with a little background on each Marine. Glass’ high regard and respect for the men came through loud and clear. I loved meeting every one of them!
Glass takes the reader through the enlistment, draft, boot camp, specialized training, assignments, battles, and finally the return home. I didn’t realize that so many families rejected their son’s decision to enlist and held that decision against them. Sadly, too many of those men never returned home.
I learned about the artillery used in the war and about the domination that the high-ranking officers had over the boots-on-the-ground officers who had important first-hand war/enemy knowledge that was disregarded - the back-up of Delta was withheld, resulting in the wasted unnecessary loss of too many lives.
The battle of Medina was raw, detailed, intense, and passionately and emotionally written. I felt as if I was crawling through the jungles of Viet Nam with those scared, brave Marines. I cried my way through most of the Medina battle. At one point, after I had been reading for about an hour, my husband saw my emotions and suggested that I take a break, but all I wanted to do was find out about the outcome of those brave men. I just couldn’t break away. Glass wrote that kind of a book. He writes about an officer witnessing young fatally injured Marines, bodies mangled, bleeding out, on the jungle floor:
"“Nobody called out for their wives or their girlfriends,” he remembers. “When they died, they called out for their moms. Then they died."
Glass details in the book the anti-war and hatred that was stirred throughout the country. Our brave heroic men returned home to despicable hatred. It was horrible and I am thankful that Glass spoke to this in the book because it was a dominant factor that influenced the lives of many returning Viet Nam vets.
As Glass opened the book with introducing the men of Charlie1/1, he ended the book in sharing the after-war life of each Charle1/1 and Delta survivor. Some opened their own companies, others became Christians and devoted their lives to serving the Lord, others went to college on the GI Bill and more. I found this as a great way to soothe the reader after the emotional onslaught of Medina.
I am impressed with including an expansive glossary at the close of the book. It provides a plethora of information about the artillery, terminology, acronyms, people, etc. used throughout the book.
Glass wrote about the reality of Viet Nam without political slant. I wish more authors would take heed and do the same.
I am already looking forward to rereading Lions of Medina: The True Story of the Marines of Charlie 1/1 in Vietnam, 11-12 October 1967, although through a different lens.
Thank you, Doyle D. Glass for your time in researching and writing this book! I am a changed person after reading it.
June 18, 2024
This book is overwhelming, not only because of its subject matter, but also because its chief organizing principle is the roster of all the parties. We start with the background location and family situation of every potential soldier; we move to the same roster when we see how the men respond to boot camp and other training; then we get stories of men's flights to Vietnam; then their first reactions on landing in Vietnam; then their reactions to small arms and quickly-over combat situations. Everything funnels to the battle named Medina. And everything funnels out from the battle named Medina for the survivors using the same roster organization. Same pattern for how men returned to civilian status and what they were doing twenty years later. It's overwhelming, hard to follow.
The core of the book, however, is brilliant and awe-ful in its description of the battle of Medina: A small group of US soldiers nearly overrun over hours and hours by professional NVA men. By the time I got to the actual battle, I was able to follow some key figures, wondering in my eighty-sixth year at the skills and bravery and devotion of twenty year olds. The horror and luck and humor and blood and smell will not be forgotten; nor will I forget the incandescent love that governed the care the men showed to one another.
Many of the men spoke out against 'hippie' protesters; many also spoke out about a government which imposed 'rules of engagement' which blocked straight-forward aggression in the face of the enemy -- a government which also was revealed to have lied to the soldiers and to other citizens. Stories were told of being spit at for their service, but also of drinks 0ffered unendingly and meals paid for an0nymously. Hopefully we are getting closer to being able to honor the sacred commitment men and women make to serve in the military, while reserving our anger for politicians when we think they deserve it.
I believe this book deserves a second read, which would help me t0 focus on the individuals and their cohesion, instead of my worrying about being able to pay attention to the roster. I also want to honor the author and all the survivors who dove for a second time into the battle of Medina in order to share with us their more-often-than-not very very painful and truly traumatic experiences.
I can see how this particular conflict eventually resulted in the availability of the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, and our ability to see it more quickly in subsequent deployments. It makes me wonder about the experiences of my father (WW2), my grandfather (WW1), and my great-grandfather (The Civil War).
The core of the book, however, is brilliant and awe-ful in its description of the battle of Medina: A small group of US soldiers nearly overrun over hours and hours by professional NVA men. By the time I got to the actual battle, I was able to follow some key figures, wondering in my eighty-sixth year at the skills and bravery and devotion of twenty year olds. The horror and luck and humor and blood and smell will not be forgotten; nor will I forget the incandescent love that governed the care the men showed to one another.
Many of the men spoke out against 'hippie' protesters; many also spoke out about a government which imposed 'rules of engagement' which blocked straight-forward aggression in the face of the enemy -- a government which also was revealed to have lied to the soldiers and to other citizens. Stories were told of being spit at for their service, but also of drinks 0ffered unendingly and meals paid for an0nymously. Hopefully we are getting closer to being able to honor the sacred commitment men and women make to serve in the military, while reserving our anger for politicians when we think they deserve it.
I believe this book deserves a second read, which would help me t0 focus on the individuals and their cohesion, instead of my worrying about being able to pay attention to the roster. I also want to honor the author and all the survivors who dove for a second time into the battle of Medina in order to share with us their more-often-than-not very very painful and truly traumatic experiences.
I can see how this particular conflict eventually resulted in the availability of the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, and our ability to see it more quickly in subsequent deployments. It makes me wonder about the experiences of my father (WW2), my grandfather (WW1), and my great-grandfather (The Civil War).
August 1, 2026
‘The average age of a rifleman was 19, an officer 24’ – The Vietnam War revisited
Having read SWIFT SWORD in 2023, this reader finally read Doyle’s first book LIONS OF MEDINA, and the need to share the impact is strong. Fighting in a war and physically surviving, if not emotionally surviving, is a life phase only veterans can fully understand. Having served as a Battalion Surgeon with the USMC during the Vietnam War, reading Doyle Glass’s book is a physical experience: an opportunity for respecting the valor and commitment veterans have offered and deserve recognition and honor.
With compassion and accuracy, Glass recreates a particularly devastating battle in October 1967, and his synopsis of that battle is vitally important: ‘Thursday, October 12, 1967, marked a fateful day for Marine Lance Corporal Kevin Cahill and Charlie Company, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division. Deep in the dense Hai Lang National Forest of South Vietnam, Cahill led his unit of 166 Marines on a mission to locate and eliminate North Vietnamese Army forces. Despite Cahill's reservations about the ominous trail they followed, orders were orders. Little did they know, they were walking into a deadly trap. As Cahill stepped toward a small knoll, he walked straight into enemy fire, triggering a devastating ambush. What was meant to be a search and destroy mission turned into a desperate fight for survival. Surrounded and outnumbered by over two thousand NVA soldiers, Charlie Company found themselves on the brink of annihilation in the unforgiving jungle terrain.’ Moment by moment the narrative reveals the atrocities, the loses, the weaponry flaws, and the gut-wrenching moments that tragic encounter created, often in the words of the survivors, reminding the reader of the horrors of war and eliciting deep compassion for those who fought. The after battle, post war recollections of the interviewees are heart wrenching, underscoring ‘the randomness of death in battle, why some men die and others survive.
Not only is this a cinematic expression of a real event, but it also is a true and precise depiction of one battle in the period of US involvement 1965 – 1973. Attorney/historian/sculptor/author Doyle Glass provides an exemplary account of why veterans deserve honor and respect. Memento mori
Having read SWIFT SWORD in 2023, this reader finally read Doyle’s first book LIONS OF MEDINA, and the need to share the impact is strong. Fighting in a war and physically surviving, if not emotionally surviving, is a life phase only veterans can fully understand. Having served as a Battalion Surgeon with the USMC during the Vietnam War, reading Doyle Glass’s book is a physical experience: an opportunity for respecting the valor and commitment veterans have offered and deserve recognition and honor.
With compassion and accuracy, Glass recreates a particularly devastating battle in October 1967, and his synopsis of that battle is vitally important: ‘Thursday, October 12, 1967, marked a fateful day for Marine Lance Corporal Kevin Cahill and Charlie Company, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division. Deep in the dense Hai Lang National Forest of South Vietnam, Cahill led his unit of 166 Marines on a mission to locate and eliminate North Vietnamese Army forces. Despite Cahill's reservations about the ominous trail they followed, orders were orders. Little did they know, they were walking into a deadly trap. As Cahill stepped toward a small knoll, he walked straight into enemy fire, triggering a devastating ambush. What was meant to be a search and destroy mission turned into a desperate fight for survival. Surrounded and outnumbered by over two thousand NVA soldiers, Charlie Company found themselves on the brink of annihilation in the unforgiving jungle terrain.’ Moment by moment the narrative reveals the atrocities, the loses, the weaponry flaws, and the gut-wrenching moments that tragic encounter created, often in the words of the survivors, reminding the reader of the horrors of war and eliciting deep compassion for those who fought. The after battle, post war recollections of the interviewees are heart wrenching, underscoring ‘the randomness of death in battle, why some men die and others survive.
Not only is this a cinematic expression of a real event, but it also is a true and precise depiction of one battle in the period of US involvement 1965 – 1973. Attorney/historian/sculptor/author Doyle Glass provides an exemplary account of why veterans deserve honor and respect. Memento mori
May 20, 2026
This is a true story of a group of Marines serving in Vietnam, and just one of the operations - Operation Medina - they were sent out while there. The book starts out by telling us about some of those Marines - where they came from, why they decided to join the Marines, what their families were like, etc. As each of the individual Marines arrive in Vietnam and to this particular platoon, the author then tells the story of just one of many operations that these men went on. The book concludes with the aftermath, including for those who survived, how horribly they were treated when they returned home and the trauma - both mental and physical - that remained with them for their whole lives.
While the book does get a bit technical and detailed, making it a little hard to follow at times and very dense to read, it does a great job of putting you right there on the battlefield with these Marines. You feel for every single one of them. And frankly, the last couple of chapters about their lives after they returned home just made me angry for them. It's a good lesson to remember that whether or not you support a war, the men and women fighting that war and putting their lives on the line every minute of every day deserve our respect and deserve to be treated like the heroes they are.
This book is quite difficult to read. The descriptions of the injuries and death are horrifying. But it's an important piece of history and it's important that the story of these men gets told.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
While the book does get a bit technical and detailed, making it a little hard to follow at times and very dense to read, it does a great job of putting you right there on the battlefield with these Marines. You feel for every single one of them. And frankly, the last couple of chapters about their lives after they returned home just made me angry for them. It's a good lesson to remember that whether or not you support a war, the men and women fighting that war and putting their lives on the line every minute of every day deserve our respect and deserve to be treated like the heroes they are.
This book is quite difficult to read. The descriptions of the injuries and death are horrifying. But it's an important piece of history and it's important that the story of these men gets told.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 1, 2026
Disclaimer: I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I really enjoyed this book. It really made you feel you were there in the battle with the Marines.
The book starts out by giving a quick biography of some of the marines, showing what they were doing before they joined and some of the interesting reasons they joined. One drawback to me is that there were too many to remember, so when they were mentioned in the campaign section, I had a hard time remembering who was who.
The book then goes into the training and how they were selected for different jobs such as machine gunner or sniper.
The campaign section was very intense. You got the feeling you were there and experiencing this massive fight in total darkness. It described many acts of valor. It was well done.
The final section was a very thorough epilogue. It related some of the experiences of the Marines when they came home. Some were lovingly accepted into their communities, but many experienced hate and rejection, even from family members. There were various reactions to the PTSD most suffered and they described how they dealt with it.
One of my favorites things about the book was that much of the narrative was interspersed woth quotes from the survivors. You are getting the play by play told by those that were there.
I really enjoyed this book. It really made you feel you were there in the battle with the Marines.
The book starts out by giving a quick biography of some of the marines, showing what they were doing before they joined and some of the interesting reasons they joined. One drawback to me is that there were too many to remember, so when they were mentioned in the campaign section, I had a hard time remembering who was who.
The book then goes into the training and how they were selected for different jobs such as machine gunner or sniper.
The campaign section was very intense. You got the feeling you were there and experiencing this massive fight in total darkness. It described many acts of valor. It was well done.
The final section was a very thorough epilogue. It related some of the experiences of the Marines when they came home. Some were lovingly accepted into their communities, but many experienced hate and rejection, even from family members. There were various reactions to the PTSD most suffered and they described how they dealt with it.
One of my favorites things about the book was that much of the narrative was interspersed woth quotes from the survivors. You are getting the play by play told by those that were there.
June 2, 2023
I had no idea...
Despite reading many, many war memoirs as a hobby over the past 40 years, I had never heard of Operation Medina in the Vietnam War. I'm glad I ran across this book. Not having been written by a Marine who was there, it's perhaps not a true "memoir" but it's a well researched account that honors the sacrifices made, and includes many excerpts from the Grunts who fought the battle.
Many memoirs follow a similar format for their storytelling but occasionally I'll discover one that does it differently. Although I don't mind the more traditional format, switching it up occasionally is a nice change of pace. This one definitely breaks the mold and takes a different path, but it's well written, organized & is easy to follow.I
If you've interested in the Vietnam War, the USMC, or the military in general, or you're just a patriotic American, I highly recommend this book.
Despite reading many, many war memoirs as a hobby over the past 40 years, I had never heard of Operation Medina in the Vietnam War. I'm glad I ran across this book. Not having been written by a Marine who was there, it's perhaps not a true "memoir" but it's a well researched account that honors the sacrifices made, and includes many excerpts from the Grunts who fought the battle.
Many memoirs follow a similar format for their storytelling but occasionally I'll discover one that does it differently. Although I don't mind the more traditional format, switching it up occasionally is a nice change of pace. This one definitely breaks the mold and takes a different path, but it's well written, organized & is easy to follow.I
If you've interested in the Vietnam War, the USMC, or the military in general, or you're just a patriotic American, I highly recommend this book.
August 15, 2025
This true story will bring the Marines who serve to you as real people facing the struggles that war brings. Those struggles show the true brutality that is war. If you step back and look deeply it also reveals the futility of war. War is a horrible event to subject people and the fighters to. In the long run everyone is damaged.
A quote from the book shows the introspection that a Marine might undergo:
“A warrior’s enemy is himself: his fears, his pettiness, and selfishness. All of those little things. Being wounded thrust me on that path. It made me make changes in my psychological profile. You don’t usually change who you are because you want to. You change who you are because you have to.”
As you review that statement you can see how PTSD is standard issue to those fighting. Everyone who sends soldiers to war should read this book to understand exactly what they are doing.
A quote from the book shows the introspection that a Marine might undergo:
“A warrior’s enemy is himself: his fears, his pettiness, and selfishness. All of those little things. Being wounded thrust me on that path. It made me make changes in my psychological profile. You don’t usually change who you are because you want to. You change who you are because you have to.”
As you review that statement you can see how PTSD is standard issue to those fighting. Everyone who sends soldiers to war should read this book to understand exactly what they are doing.
April 5, 2025
I won this on Goodreads and am glad I did. Author Doyle Glass has crafted a well written account of a US Marine Company level action in Vietnam. A special effort was made to profile the lives of the Marines prior to enlisting to bring the whole individual "to life" - making this more than just a dry unit after-action report. The maps provide context for locations for readers who may be unfamiliar with Vietnam geography and the Marines areas of military responsibility. Plenty of photographs are provided - both personal and official USMC. A glossary of Marine specific terms, units, and weapons is in the rear. A list of the unit members during the action is provided. Graphic descriptions of wounds caused by Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) - referred here in the 1960's term--"booby traps" and small arms may make this unsuitable for y0unger readers. I strongly recommend this book.
July 6, 2023
An excellent story
“Lions of Medina: The True Story of the Marines of Charlie 1/1 in Vietnam, 11-12 October 1967” tells the story of a man who went through many things to become what he was and is.
It’s a book narrated in an excellent way by its author, Doyle Glass, who has already accustomed us to these good stories.
The book has a good narrative style, with totally credible dialogues and with its characters and places very well described. It has suspense and action, which makes you want to read the next page when you finish one.
It is a book that I recommend without a doubt because it tells us about the lives of people who were in those places and all the things that they had to go through for their country.
“Lions of Medina: The True Story of the Marines of Charlie 1/1 in Vietnam, 11-12 October 1967” tells the story of a man who went through many things to become what he was and is.
It’s a book narrated in an excellent way by its author, Doyle Glass, who has already accustomed us to these good stories.
The book has a good narrative style, with totally credible dialogues and with its characters and places very well described. It has suspense and action, which makes you want to read the next page when you finish one.
It is a book that I recommend without a doubt because it tells us about the lives of people who were in those places and all the things that they had to go through for their country.
April 21, 2024
I have read many books about the Vietnam war and count this as one of the very best. Glass has written a book that is so detailed, so comprehensive and so descriptive that as a reader you feel you know these Marines personally. He gives you an in depth look at their lives in war and as civilian life. He lets you know a little about their families and the pain and suffering they endured. The description of their battle in Operation Medina was so real, so compelling and so scary I found myself putting the book down every so often because I felt drained by the action, Glass put you in the battle not just described it to you. As soon as I finished it I downloaded his other book about the war. Whatever your view of the war was/is read this book and Thank A Vet.
June 30, 2023
All true stories have a special condiment to me, I am always eager to read them since they tell facts in the form of a tale and this makes the information more appealing.
By exploring the Vietnam War using simple language, author Glass has made this piece of history more accessible to all of us.
The pacing of the narrative is well-balanced and it effectively portrays what the young warriors had to endure. the thought-provoking approach adds depth and relevance to the narrative.
By exploring the ethical gray areas and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists, the book prompts readers to contemplate the broader implications of what the war brought about.
By exploring the Vietnam War using simple language, author Glass has made this piece of history more accessible to all of us.
The pacing of the narrative is well-balanced and it effectively portrays what the young warriors had to endure. the thought-provoking approach adds depth and relevance to the narrative.
By exploring the ethical gray areas and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists, the book prompts readers to contemplate the broader implications of what the war brought about.
July 4, 2023
significant book about Vietnam and what close combat was about.
The author has written a comprehensive book about young men serving in a very unpopular war and despite their bravery and sacrifices, many were met with tomatoes and spit upon when they their returned home. Times have changed since 1967, when young men from different countries were killing each other on sight. Diplomatic relations have improved dramatically between the U.S. and Vietnam. The only thing that hasn’t changed is the continued pain suffered by the families of those killed in the war and those that came back, forever changed. I highly recommend this book.
The author has written a comprehensive book about young men serving in a very unpopular war and despite their bravery and sacrifices, many were met with tomatoes and spit upon when they their returned home. Times have changed since 1967, when young men from different countries were killing each other on sight. Diplomatic relations have improved dramatically between the U.S. and Vietnam. The only thing that hasn’t changed is the continued pain suffered by the families of those killed in the war and those that came back, forever changed. I highly recommend this book.
September 2, 2025
Operation Medina
Overall I enjoyed this book. This is the story of Operation Medina, an ill fated and ill advised mission into enemy territory by Marine company Charlie. The description of the actual mission was interesting and heartbreaking. However, sandwiched around this were random stories about the lives and experiences of the soldiers involved in the mission. While this is informative, the
author would have been better served to limit the number of individual stories to a handful of soldiers. As it stands, its hard to keep track of who is who and how they fit into the overall picture.
Overall I enjoyed this book. This is the story of Operation Medina, an ill fated and ill advised mission into enemy territory by Marine company Charlie. The description of the actual mission was interesting and heartbreaking. However, sandwiched around this were random stories about the lives and experiences of the soldiers involved in the mission. While this is informative, the
author would have been better served to limit the number of individual stories to a handful of soldiers. As it stands, its hard to keep track of who is who and how they fit into the overall picture.
January 14, 2026
Another Historic Battle
Very good. The start of the book leads you up to battle and builds the narrative of the soldiers involved. Almost the first 200 pages. It is written well, so it holds your interest. Once you get close to the battle date, it really takes off. The date of October 12 feels as if it puts you in the midst of the combat yourself. Of course, not experiencing it we never know the real feeling, but there were times I felt like I was in the depths of the conflict. I thank God I didn't have to experience it, but it left me with the upmost respect for those that made that sacrifice. They all deserve our respect.
Very good. The start of the book leads you up to battle and builds the narrative of the soldiers involved. Almost the first 200 pages. It is written well, so it holds your interest. Once you get close to the battle date, it really takes off. The date of October 12 feels as if it puts you in the midst of the combat yourself. Of course, not experiencing it we never know the real feeling, but there were times I felt like I was in the depths of the conflict. I thank God I didn't have to experience it, but it left me with the upmost respect for those that made that sacrifice. They all deserve our respect.
March 26, 2025
I thought this book captures the impact of war with clarity for perspective, to help you understand what these Marines went through. Having been to war I know how it feels when you look back and think "what was it all for?" Some of it was hard to read, for me especially about how they Vietnam Veterans were received home after the war. That was a different America and is not the case now, thankfully. If you want a book to read about what combat was like in Vietnam then this is a good read for you.
August 19, 2025
Unusual in a good sense
I began this book with serious misgivings early on. I’ve read more than a few battle narratives, but never one with so many details about individual characters. The author tells the story through the eyes and actions of literally dozens of its participants. The 20,000 foot overviews that are a major part of (or comprise) narratives like this are rare in this book. The individual tales make for an extremely personal reliving of the battle. In the end, I found this book to be one of my all-time battle narratives.
I began this book with serious misgivings early on. I’ve read more than a few battle narratives, but never one with so many details about individual characters. The author tells the story through the eyes and actions of literally dozens of its participants. The 20,000 foot overviews that are a major part of (or comprise) narratives like this are rare in this book. The individual tales make for an extremely personal reliving of the battle. In the end, I found this book to be one of my all-time battle narratives.
September 20, 2025
Very good compilation of alot of their stories. At first was having a hard time following who was who, but realized that is probably how it felt to them as soldiers kept changing. Once I figured out how to follow the people it was very engrossing. Enjoyed that it took you from their decision to join all the way to what happened after. Specifically enjoyed that after they were home that they were received well in Pittsburgh as I’m a PA native. Very touching stories about the lengths brothers in arms will go for each other.
October 13, 2022
Lions of Medina
First book I have read about a battle in Vietnam, an eye opener to say the least! It provided an insight I haven't considered or fully appreciated on what the Vietnam vets went. I was well aware of WW1 & WW2 battles but not necessarily Nam. I knew about Tet, Kei SSang and Heu city and the Citadel but this one. These Marines were hero's and I am very glad to have heard about this book and read it. Thank you to the author and Marines who's story was told.
First book I have read about a battle in Vietnam, an eye opener to say the least! It provided an insight I haven't considered or fully appreciated on what the Vietnam vets went. I was well aware of WW1 & WW2 battles but not necessarily Nam. I knew about Tet, Kei SSang and Heu city and the Citadel but this one. These Marines were hero's and I am very glad to have heard about this book and read it. Thank you to the author and Marines who's story was told.
September 21, 2024
Wonderful documentary of our country’s unsung heroes. So well written that I’ve already bought Doyle’s second book. The only trouble I have reading this type of literature is keeping track of all the characters and bonding with them. Probably the best way to totally benefit is to reread. Knowing about the key characters section at the end of the book would have helped had I known it was there earlier. I’m using Kindle format, so I missed that aid.
March 29, 2025
Vietnam
Vietnam is a tough time in history. Glass' coverage of the subject is tough and unsettling to read sometimes. Telling the story Glass follows the lives of those who were in the battle of Medina. That said it's a story we should know as Americans and shouldn't forget. In an easy to read style it made me aware of many things that I wasn't aware of. This book is recommended reading for those that want to understand the war in Vietnam and the warriors heart and soul.
Vietnam is a tough time in history. Glass' coverage of the subject is tough and unsettling to read sometimes. Telling the story Glass follows the lives of those who were in the battle of Medina. That said it's a story we should know as Americans and shouldn't forget. In an easy to read style it made me aware of many things that I wasn't aware of. This book is recommended reading for those that want to understand the war in Vietnam and the warriors heart and soul.
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