Review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath

[Kaosisochi Winifred Livinus]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath" by Randy Miller.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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I have listened to veterans tell their stories of their days in the military, and to be honest, it's not something anyone would want to experience. The aftermath of tough battles could have a lot of effects on them. And most times they tend to be betrayed by those they make all these sacrifices for. I just concluded reading the book Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath by Randy Miller. I couldn’t explain the feelings I got after reading this book.

Zachariah Martin completed his boot camp and was assigned to the USS Hawke DD 894. He reported to duty and saluted the officers on deck. He was assigned a place to rest and to be briefed along with the new entries the following day. Eastman was tasked with taking Martin around and orienting him. The “deck apes” was the name given to people whose job on the deck was simple. And Martin was part of them. Agent Orange is a poisonous chemical that had a lot of effects on the soldiers. How did this chemical influence the mission, and what effect did it have on the soldiers? The book holds the full story.

I loved how the book started; it was so natural, and the accent used was proof of this. It took a while to understand them, but then I did as I progressed. I also loved how the author described events in this book; I got a clear picture of what the USS Hawke DD looks like. This book is based on a true live event. Martin grew from one of the lowest ranks to a high rank. But then they were cheated and betrayed by those they served; this is what this book seeks to expose. The author tried to write this book based on how it happened back then; that is why it was outstanding, and I commend the author for that.

I had challenges with the tiny fonts; it made it difficult for me to read. This was the only challenge for me, and it won’t warrant any star deduction. Also, the editing was top-notch, as I did not notice any errors while reading. And based on these exceptional qualities, I will rate this book five out of five stars. I also would recommend this book to lovers of history, politics, and war books.

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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
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