WHO WAS I KIDDING?

We could not imagine making a difference with our presence on the battlefield. After all, the war was 550,000 American troops deep.

But we could make a difference in our survival; over time, it would reach epic proportions. But who was I kidding?

Each day was a new set of challenges morphing every which way as the screw turned to bury us deeper into the quagmire of death, destruction, and evil deeds. I knew we were as much the victims as the enemy, but still, I did not see us slip-sliding into insanity.

And that was another day in Vietnam.

Jerry Glazer — Vietnam Uncensored

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