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Once a Warrior King

Memories of an Officer in Vietnam

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Once a Warrior King

By: David Donovan
Narrated by: Don Sobczak
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He was a young American soldier - and the most powerful man in a remote rural District of Vietnam.

In the spring of 1969, First Lieutenant David Donovan arrived in the Mekong Delta of South Vietnam to work as military advisor with village chiefs and local militia to win the war.

But as he was the highest-ranking person in the entire district, his life there was far more complex than anyone could have imagined.

This is Donovan's gripping account of combat missions and night ambushes in the swamps and jungles of the Delta...his heartrending tale of personal involvement with the culture and families in his charge...his humane introspection on his awesome responsibility as both warrior and king...his stark reflections on the changes he saw in himself and his country upon his return to the U.S.

©1985 David Donovan (P)2014 Greenside Books Special & Elite Forces Biographies & Memoirs Vietnam War Armed Forces Wars & Conflicts Solider Military War Heartfelt Village
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Loved the story. Intimate telling of of thoughts, conflicts, victories and losses. These small teams, with little heavy weaponry or air support fought their own war with poor villagers as their comrades. Interesting point of view of this controversial war. Thank you DMD.

Heartfelt story of a MAT team lieutenant

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Have both read this historical recount of one man in the Vietnam War and now listened to it.
Moving rendition both times.

Incredible Book

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When I was in Civil Affairs school I was comparing playlists with the officer on my team. We were both runners and liked to get our professional reading done as we clocked the miles. I was carrying around a well worn paperback copy of Once A Warrior King and pressed in into his hands. "Sir, you need to read this book. Plus it's pretty funny at times." He quickly read the passages I pointed out and then went out and got his own copy.

Finally it's on audio! Rejoice and enjoy the ride.

Finally on audio!

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This writing touched my heart. As the proud son and son in law of Vietnam veterans and a retired veteran myself, this book helped me to understand the pain and anguish of loss these men felt/feel. I did not experience the same homecoming from Iraq or Kuwait that these men did from Vietnam so I find it hard comprehend, this book helped me in that regard (too late for my own father but perhaps not for my father in law). I did not suffer the grief of loss in the numbers of friends that many of these heroes did (I only lost one good friend in Iraq) but in some small measure I can empathize. Thank you LT Donavan, for sharing your experiences and your patriotism and your caring and kindness for your fellow man regardless of their country of origin.

Tribute to all Vietnam veterans

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It's good that this man told his story, and so early, while those who betrayed him still hated their shame. Thank you. Thank you for being my brother.

Oh my brother, where art thou

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