Platoon Leader (novel)

Platoon Leader (novel)

infobox Book |
name = Platoon Leader
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author = James R. McDonough
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country = United States
language = English
series =
genre = Novel
publisher = Presidio Press
release_date = 1985
media_type = Print (Hardback & Paperback)
pages = 208 pp
isbn = ISBN 0891412352
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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).

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.

Plot summary

The author, James R. McDonougfhfffh, introduces the book as a story of an "American platoon leader in combat."


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