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Papa Bravo Romeo: U.S. Navy Patrol Boats at War in Vietnam | 
 enlarge | Author: Wynn Goldsmith
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 547810
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 080411921X
Dewey Decimal Number: 959.704
EAN: 9780804119214
ASIN: 080411921X
Publication Date: January 2, 2001
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"Our mission was independent, no-holds-barred combat against a stubborn enemy in the enemy's backyard."
In Vietnam, river warfare was often conducted in the dark. It was always dangerous, sometimes fatal--especially in the eastern end of the Cong-plagued Mekong Delta. In 1967, U.S. Navy Lt. Wynn Goldsmith was the "river rat" who led the first MK II PBR patrol boats in brutal combat.
It was a deadly business. These sailors, famous for their courage and combat effectiveness, faced sniper bullets, machine guns, and mines while searching sampans, patrolling treacherous enemy-controlled waterways like Ambush Alley, and rescuing crews from burning boats in the middle of firefights. During the Tet Offensive, Goldsmith's area saw some of the most hotly contested fighting in the entire Mekong Delta. This gripping account is a tribute to these brave men and their agony, sacrifice, and heroism.
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 Worth your money! August 15, 2005
Bruce W. Jacobs (Ohio)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is another excellent account of one mans tour through vietman.
 Audio version July 11, 2002
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I listened to the audio version of the book. I enjoyed it -- there was only one "F" word so that was great. Great history and stories.
 PAPA BRAVO ROMEO December 7, 2001
Elizabeth A. Smith (San Diego, California United States)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am the wife of one of the men mentioned in the book. I did not know that he was being in the book plus not everything said about him is true. My husband recieved the Bronze Star and Purple Heart and as results of the wound he recieved he is a paraglegic. I know there is a disclaimer written but in all fairness to the men mentioned I think they should have been contacted. The book tells of the hardships of the men and what they had to encounter but not all is true. Sorry, if I rub anyone wrong.
PBR November 28, 2001
Alfred Padilla (Carlisle, PA United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wynn Goldsmith's words flowed off the pages into your mind as if you are there and can share with the patrol boat crew the shear terror and adrenaline rush of tracer bullet exchanges with the Viet Cong. The narrative is so riveting that the pages and time go by until the whole book is devoured. Goldsmith writes very fluidly and vividly and he did a very good job here.
An excellent counter to a popular myth... October 9, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Wynn Goldsmith's memoir has interesting personal insights and stories. Seeing the brown water navy from the point of view of junior officer provides for an exceptional perspective. Perhaps the BEST PART of this book is what he does to counter a popular myth that has been perpetuated by recent trends in publishing. Mr. Goldsmith contends that too much has been made of the contribution of SEALs to the TF116 effort. Based on historical numbers of personnel and operations conducted, it is safe to say that the SEALs, while contributing greatly to the war effort, have been over-represented in the book stores. Mr. Goldsmith's book is a fine, personal reminder of what the cold facts already say; most of the sailors who went to Vietnam to fight were regular fleet personnel who volunteered to serve their country in a unique way. Their story needs to be told in books like this. Well done.
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