McNamara's Boys: Lost Innocence in Vietnam
Conflicted: A History Podcast
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The Good Fortune of Mike Sanchez
Mike sanchez was drafted and sent to viet nam despite the fact that he was illiterate. Mike developed a close relationship with his commanding officer, a platoon leader. One day during an ambush, the platoon leader was shot in both legs. Mike shed his equipment, including his rifle, and ran through heavy fire to his lieutenant. He made no attempt at first aid. It never occurred to him. Neither of them were hit during their dash to the trees,. They said that the pattern of bullets hitting the rice patty water all around them make it seem impossible that they were not hit. Well, the lieutenant received first d and a short time later evacuated by helicopter. Later won the
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