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To Hear Silence: Charlie Battery 1st Battalion 13th Marines: The First 15 Months Paperback – May 3, 2014

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To Hear Silence is the history of Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 13th Marines, from the time of its formation at Camp Horno, California, in July 1966, until the original members left Vietnam in early October 1967.Although partly written in narrative format, this book paints an accurate portrayal of the experiences of what really happened in 1966 and 1967 through its day-to-day, and often minute-to-minute, accounts of the members' time in Vietnam.This book is based on a diary kept by the author while in Vietnam, the actual declassified documents kept by the Marine Corps, and the memories of those who lived through it.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 3, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 394 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1515175391
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1515175391
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.89 x 8 inches
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I was at Camp Evans during part of the same time period that Ron was. Though we did not know each other his battery wasn’t more than a couple of yards from my company area. This book is a true and factual account of the conditions we had to endure and the things that happened to and around us during that time period. I will have to admit that I was a little skeptical about the facts until I read the account of the 3rd Motor Transport truck hitting a mine near the 4th Marine’s HQ and Battalion Aid Station. I can vouch for the validity of that account due to the fact that I was in truck directly in front of the one that exploded. I knew then that this book was going to be hard to put down. Until I read this book I, like others who were there, never knew about what the fire missions were about or about all of the ambushes, firefights, etc that took place so near to us. Thanks Ron for keeping such accurate records and giving the world a true account of what went on in a war that, fortunately, many never had to experience.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
    The USMC doesn't hand out medals lighty. In reading this book, keep in mind that a significant number of the Marines who served in the battles listed in this book, probably did things that merited a Bronze Star, at a minimum. For those who WERE awarded medals, those medals should probably have been upgraded at LEAST one level higher. Hundreds sustained wounds that merited Purple Hearts, but most seemed to feel those that only "serious" wounds deserved it and declined the medal.

    But this isn't about medals. At the very least, I feel these men deserve our gratitude and respect, and certainly not the scorn, derision and ridicule they received upon returning home. This war is a stain on our national conscience, but those at fault are the politicians who created it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
    This is a different type of war novel. It seemed to be same oh same for a time until you pay attention to the details. These deaths left holes in the hearts of many Marines. So many of our young men died or were wounded. What I realized was the fact that these men were too young to buy a beer in the United States but old enough to die in a foreign country. Think about that!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
    I served in 3/26 Marines at the same time. The book described all that we went through. Well written and spot on.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2021
    Plenty of errors. But overall good..

    You Marines will see it right away.
    Spelling was the biggest problem.
    Thank you
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021
    You never hear much about the FO’s and arty but they did a fantastic job with their range. We’re just trying to help those guys and they didn’t care. We should have left that mess in 65. Thx for ur service 🙏🙏
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
    I did enjoy reading this book, they are all an education to fill in the info from who came before us. I spent half my tour a little north if the authors main service area, about three years later. I appreciate the author writing the book, thank you. It helped fill.in the historucal.perspective to mybservice.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2021
    Thank you good read. I was Army infantry in 71. 1'st 22nd infantry 4 th division doggie!
    My brother in law was marine rto located in Dong Ha area of operation. He also left just before Tet
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
    This book is an interesting read. It is not a rehash of the Vietnam War as told by historians, or politicians, or generals. It is the experience of a young man and and his fellow marines as they dealt with jungle warfare. Hoffman tells his story well as he conveys to the reader his uncertainties and fears, and even adds some humor. I think this book will help those who did not serve in Vietnam, like myself, to understand the situation these young men faced and endured. This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it.
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