Grunt level tales of soldiers in the post-Vietnam U.S. Army.
July 1975. Three-piece suit, valise, commuter train? Nah. Drop that junior executive. Enlist in the U.S. Army as an infantry private and see what happens.
Oh yeah, better tell your wife.
Nineteen tales, spanning from July 1975 to June 1984, sewn together with the common thread of Tyler Willett, his wife Nancy and their son Sean. Tales populated by Drill Sergeants, a collection of stalwart NCOs, and various commanders.
These tales capture the conflicts, angst, setbacks and triumphs as Willett goes from junior corporate executive to infantry private to armor lieutenant platoon leader and finally a seasoned tank company commander. Spliced throughout are candid insights into military family life with struggles and rewards often peculiar to just service families. The fears and tears taken in stride with the pride inherent in serving.
A novel that captures the spirit and turbulence of the post-Vietnam era U.S. Army.
These Grunt level tales of soldiers reflect an evolving U.S. Army that molded into a formidable force instrumental in dissolving the Soviet Union without firing a shot.
Author Rick Bogdan
I served over 17 years active duty, going from enlisted private to major, and then 13 years in the Army Reserve where I retired as a lieutenant colonel. It’s quite apparent those of us who served during the U.S. Army’s incredible post-Vietnam transformation took part in a unique era. Very little literature exists except official historical documents. My novel captures the essence of that turbulent time, down to GI level.
“Grunts, Gramps & Tanks is such a brutally honest depiction of military life… so many important and inspiring lessons to be gained… the entire book was extremely compelling.”
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