McAPUSH: Caleb Lewis- We Were Soldiers Once... and Young

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Caleb Lewis- We Were Soldiers Once... and Young

I chose to read the book "We Were Soldiers Once... and Young." This book caught my eye because I enjoy learning about war and I had family that was involved in the one in Vietnam. For those reasons, I wanted to learn more about this war that had such a prominent effect on the U.S. I've actually found that the more I read this book, the more I get drawn in to it. The authors, Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore (Ret.) and Joseph L. Galloway, make the reader feel like they are a part of the action on the battlefield. I felt like I was with the guys in the bunkers as bullets were flying, as leaders discussed tactics that led them to landing zone X-Ray, and as the guys realized that they were severely outnumbered in the war as they sat at the base of the mountain. Because of this, the reader is emotionally captivated, which helps readers realize that war is a very real and horrible thing; not a game. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book so far and can't wait to read more.

3 comments:

Unknown said...: I also read the same book as Caleb and it was great. The drama and the description of how the war was I could just imagine how everything played out.; August 3, 2014 at 5:08 PM
Unknown said...: I have been reading this same book as well. The detail and imagery used by the authors is like nothing I have ever seen.; August 3, 2014 at 9:59 PM
Unknown said...: I also chose this book. It really feels like you are there experiencing everything with them. Im glad I chose this book and even though at times its hard to follow, I am excited to read more.; August 4, 2014 at 6:58 PM