The Crescent A Viet Nam War Novel edition by David Allin Literature Fiction eBooks
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Battle-hardened platoon sergeant Aaron Samples hates lieutenants, especially his new platoon leader, Second Lieutenant Stephen Carr. Having just arrived in Viet Nam, Carr is unsure of his own courage and competence, and he resents the way Samples is treating him. Somehow, though, they must find a way to work together, to lead and protect their men during three days of vicious firefights in the Crescent, a large stretch of heavy woods just west of Dau Tieng. The Crescent is crawling with North Vietnamese Army soldiers who are just waiting to ambush the armored personnel carriers of Carr’s and Samples’ unit in increasingly brutal battles. The third and largest ambush turns into chaos; Carr and Samples get left behind during the withdrawal, believed to be dead. Trapped behind enemy lines, with no hope of rescue, they have only each other to depend on as they evade capture and trek through miles of enemy-infested forest to safety.
The Crescent A Viet Nam War Novel edition by David Allin Literature Fiction eBooks
I enjoyed reading "The Crescent" by David Allin which also increased my knowledge about APC units and how they operated during the Vietnam War. In this story, 2nd Lt. Stephen Carr is assigned as the new Platoon Leader within a mechanized unit that hadn't had an officer for several months. As a result, SFC Aaron Samples, who had been leading the platoon during that time is now demoted and will have to take orders from this new officer. Only problem is that SSgt. Samples hates officers - especially 2nd lieutenants.Samples is a good leader and takes care of his men but now circumnavigates the new LT to continue running the platoon. Lt. Carr is a fast learner and soon gains the respect of those soldiers in the First Platoon. When SSGT. Samples is wounded and medivaced to the rear, Lt. Carr takes over and does well without the platoon sergeant during the next few patrols. Samples' stay in the hospital short-lived when he shows up at the firebase gate after hitchhiking from Dau Tieng - surprising most everyone.
There is some head butting, but it seems like Carr is patient. However, the final and vicious battle in the Crescent causes them to get separated from their unit deep inside enemy territory. Left alone, they have no food, very little water and ammunition and are surrounded by enemy soldiers. If they are to survive, they must work together during the next days, evading the many enemy patrols, bunkers and U.S. artillery that lands in their midst.
During this time, the LT learns why the Sgt. dislikes lieutenants as he shared the experience with Carr. The Lt, too, shares some of his experiences, letting the Sgt. into his innermost secrets. Thus allowing the bonding to begin. Both men were considered KIA when their track exploded from an RPG round and burned - so nobody was out searching for them...except the NVA who were always nearby.
Readers will sympathize with these two men during their trek. If they are to survive, they have to work together for the common goal. Readers will continue turning pages to see how the men fare against overwhelming odds. Only one criticism: I'm not sure if it's because of the conversion when uploading your book, but in many places, letters are falling off of words. I.E. Car vs. Carr and many others. Please check into this...
Great job, Mr. Allin! Thank you for your service and Welcome Home, Brother!
John Podlaski, author
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel and
When Can I Stop Running?
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The Crescent A Viet Nam War Novel edition by David Allin Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Would have rated this book a 5 but the ending was entirely too abrupt. Good story line and great character building. I hope he keeps the characters and sequels this book.
Poor editing for mistakes in grammar and spelling. Great plot gems that are disappointedly developed. Lazily?
I wish the author would pull and polish the script. It has such potential.
This book led me to another Member of the unit I served with. While it is a novel, it is accurate even into minor points. If you were in "the fight" in Vietnam or want to know what it was like, then you should read this book.
The author is now back in touch with many of the Men he served with.
Was ok. Not many mechanized units that had great successes in jungles. A little weak on characters. Seemed to be no closeness between any of the characters until left behind in the jungles.
As a Veteran of that era i appreciate the accuracy this author has put in this book of the time period. It is a great story. Thank you.
I already wrote a review of this book, but somehow it got posted to another one of David Alliin's books, which I am only now reading. So, here I go again on this review.
Full disclosure - I am the LTC J. Michael Hemsley USA Retired that Allin mentions in his introduction. He and I are friends, but I am also a non-fiction writer and have been since 1980. So, I feel qualified to comment on his writing, and his writing is good. He also has an excellent handle of what went on in Vietnam. His books are based in fact but fictionalized. I have said this in other reviews - I feel I have known the characters in his book, from the jerks to the warriors. He has an excellent grasp on the tactics and the realities of the Vietnam war. I'll be keeping all of his books so I can read them again in the future.
I sometimes take a break from reading books on the war and history in general to read a novel. This is my second David Allen novel. I found it very interesting reading and mostly realistic. I recommend it as a Marine officer retired who among other interesting places served in Nam. I will now order a third David Allen novel for easy reading break. Also, as a Mustang officer I saw both sides of the Marine world first as enlisted and then as an officer. I remember some SNCO's who resented officers - most came around under sound leadership. Those that didn't weren't that good. So officers like me just took charge and reminded them where they stood in the chain of command. Also, I guess being a 30 year old 2dLt in a combat zone with a Gunnery Sergeant background helped me to gain acceptance from SNCO's and troops.
I enjoyed reading "The Crescent" by David Allin which also increased my knowledge about APC units and how they operated during the Vietnam War. In this story, 2nd Lt. Stephen Carr is assigned as the new Platoon Leader within a mechanized unit that hadn't had an officer for several months. As a result, SFC Aaron Samples, who had been leading the platoon during that time is now demoted and will have to take orders from this new officer. Only problem is that SSgt. Samples hates officers - especially 2nd lieutenants.
Samples is a good leader and takes care of his men but now circumnavigates the new LT to continue running the platoon. Lt. Carr is a fast learner and soon gains the respect of those soldiers in the First Platoon. When SSGT. Samples is wounded and medivaced to the rear, Lt. Carr takes over and does well without the platoon sergeant during the next few patrols. Samples' stay in the hospital short-lived when he shows up at the firebase gate after hitchhiking from Dau Tieng - surprising most everyone.
There is some head butting, but it seems like Carr is patient. However, the final and vicious battle in the Crescent causes them to get separated from their unit deep inside enemy territory. Left alone, they have no food, very little water and ammunition and are surrounded by enemy soldiers. If they are to survive, they must work together during the next days, evading the many enemy patrols, bunkers and U.S. artillery that lands in their midst.
During this time, the LT learns why the Sgt. dislikes lieutenants as he shared the experience with Carr. The Lt, too, shares some of his experiences, letting the Sgt. into his innermost secrets. Thus allowing the bonding to begin. Both men were considered KIA when their track exploded from an RPG round and burned - so nobody was out searching for them...except the NVA who were always nearby.
Readers will sympathize with these two men during their trek. If they are to survive, they have to work together for the common goal. Readers will continue turning pages to see how the men fare against overwhelming odds. Only one criticism I'm not sure if it's because of the conversion when uploading your book, but in many places, letters are falling off of words. I.E. Car vs. Carr and many others. Please check into this...
Great job, Mr. Allin! Thank you for your service and Welcome Home, Brother!
John Podlaski, author
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel and
When Can I Stop Running?
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