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Dramawar a young officer is sent to vietnam, where he is met with cynicism and is not respected by his men, until he gets wounded. Platoon leader 1988 english full war movie youtube. It can be an, i can do better or a heres what this guy did for your officers. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his first platoon. Listen to platoon leader a memoir of command in combat by james r. Mcdonough retired is an impecable example for future and current young lieutenants that are preparing to take command of their first platoons. 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 infantryairborne plot introduction. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Click download or read online button to get a platoon leader s tour book now.
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