Review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
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Review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
[Following is a volunteer review of "Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath" by Randy Miller.]
Randy Miller is the author of the history book Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War and Its Aftermath. It is based on actual events that happened during the American-Vietnam War and had an impact on over 230,000 soldiers. The book explores how combat experiences may leave a person feeling uneasy and fearful for the rest of their lives. It also shows the dedication to duty and patriotism, as well as what the majority of men would do to defend their nation. The book also details the negative side effects of war, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and even life-threatening illnesses.
A youngster from Vermont, Zachariah Martin, 17, has spent his whole life working on a dairy farm. He chooses to enlist in the US Navy Seals to change his life and get more knowledge and experience. As a result, he is sent to serve in the Vietnam War on the other side of the globe. He is hired as a sailors' apprentice for the First Division but rapidly picks up the challenging skill of navigating. Agent Orange, a lethal biological weapon that left devastation in its path, is exposed to him and many other sailors throughout his four tours of duty in Vietnam. He struggles to obtain health insurance through the Veterans Administration when the effects of Agent Orange eventually start to affect him after many decades. The Veteran Administration continues to fail and forsake them even though they have dedicated their whole lives to pursuing the American dream and going above and beyond the call of duty.
A lovely descriptive style dominated the entire story. The author's descriptions of the many American dialects throughout the book were, in my opinion, fantastic. Although it would never be as genuine as what those soldiers truly experienced, the author was able to make me visualize the conflict and how illuminating the aftermath was. The narrative conveyed a crucial message about how brutal war is in reality and what it causes to its victims, and it did so in a very realistic manner. I genuinely felt goosebumps down my spine as I read the book's final few chapters since it was so intensely emotional and action-packed.
I felt a little constrained by the language and nautical jargon, so I frequently turned to the glossary in the book to help me comprehend. I wasn't pleased that the soldier's point of view from North Vietnam wasn't utilized again; the prologue was what first enticed me to turn pages by page, and not talking about them just made me uneasy. Instead of the usual American viewpoint, I would have loved to see it from the perspective of their side of the conflict. Yet since this was based on actual events and the author wrote from what he knew, I must commend him for producing such a challenging and compelling piece of literature.
I gave this book a 4 out of 5-star rating. It was just great, but I couldn't overlook the issues I had with it. The book was exceptionally well-edited and devoid of mistakes. I recommend this to anyone who might like reading historical fiction.
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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
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Randy Miller is the author of the history book Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War and Its Aftermath. It is based on actual events that happened during the American-Vietnam War and had an impact on over 230,000 soldiers. The book explores how combat experiences may leave a person feeling uneasy and fearful for the rest of their lives. It also shows the dedication to duty and patriotism, as well as what the majority of men would do to defend their nation. The book also details the negative side effects of war, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and even life-threatening illnesses.
A youngster from Vermont, Zachariah Martin, 17, has spent his whole life working on a dairy farm. He chooses to enlist in the US Navy Seals to change his life and get more knowledge and experience. As a result, he is sent to serve in the Vietnam War on the other side of the globe. He is hired as a sailors' apprentice for the First Division but rapidly picks up the challenging skill of navigating. Agent Orange, a lethal biological weapon that left devastation in its path, is exposed to him and many other sailors throughout his four tours of duty in Vietnam. He struggles to obtain health insurance through the Veterans Administration when the effects of Agent Orange eventually start to affect him after many decades. The Veteran Administration continues to fail and forsake them even though they have dedicated their whole lives to pursuing the American dream and going above and beyond the call of duty.
A lovely descriptive style dominated the entire story. The author's descriptions of the many American dialects throughout the book were, in my opinion, fantastic. Although it would never be as genuine as what those soldiers truly experienced, the author was able to make me visualize the conflict and how illuminating the aftermath was. The narrative conveyed a crucial message about how brutal war is in reality and what it causes to its victims, and it did so in a very realistic manner. I genuinely felt goosebumps down my spine as I read the book's final few chapters since it was so intensely emotional and action-packed.
I felt a little constrained by the language and nautical jargon, so I frequently turned to the glossary in the book to help me comprehend. I wasn't pleased that the soldier's point of view from North Vietnam wasn't utilized again; the prologue was what first enticed me to turn pages by page, and not talking about them just made me uneasy. Instead of the usual American viewpoint, I would have loved to see it from the perspective of their side of the conflict. Yet since this was based on actual events and the author wrote from what he knew, I must commend him for producing such a challenging and compelling piece of literature.
I gave this book a 4 out of 5-star rating. It was just great, but I couldn't overlook the issues I had with it. The book was exceptionally well-edited and devoid of mistakes. I recommend this to anyone who might like reading historical fiction.
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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
