Platoon Leader (novel)
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| Platoon Leader | |
| Author | James R. McDonough |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | Presidio Press |
| Publication date | 1985 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 208 pp |
| ISBN | ISBN 0891412352 |
Platoon Leader is a book written by James R. McDonough. It is narrated by McDonough in first person view and tells of his story in the Vietnam War as a lieutenant in command of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry (Airborne).
[edit] Plot introduction
Platoon Leader is a true story that is told by James R. McDonough, a Vietnam War veteran. The book takes place in and around a fort near a Vietnamese village in Binh Dinh province. It is essentially a story of what McDonough did during his time in Vietnam.
[edit] Plot summary
The author, James R. McDonougfhfffh, introduces the book as a story of an "American platoon leader in combat."
