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Silent Valor: One Man's Vietnam War
Written by Rick Greenberg
Narrated by Patrick Lawlor
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A young Marine deployed to Vietnam finds terror, danger, and death, but also courage, loyalty, and brotherhood. This intense, gritty tale of the Vietnam War, in a setting depicted so vividly you can almost feel the jungle heat, it will draw you in and won't let go.
Silent Valor recreates what happened to Lance Corporal Don Talbot and the squad members of Echo Two in their attempt to save fellow Marines surrounded by the North Vietnamese Army.
This touching true story will please listeners interested in the Vietnam War and all those who find inspiration in examples of courage under fire.
Silent Valor recreates what happened to Lance Corporal Don Talbot and the squad members of Echo Two in their attempt to save fellow Marines surrounded by the North Vietnamese Army.
This touching true story will please listeners interested in the Vietnam War and all those who find inspiration in examples of courage under fire.
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