Papa Bravo Romeo : U.S. Navy Patrol Boats in Vietnam

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Summary: EXCELLENT VIETNAM MEMOIR
Review: A thoroughly engaging account of the US Navy's river patrol boats in the Vietnam War. Gritty with all the varnish off - ranks with the famous WWII memoir, Those Devils in Baggy Pants. I think the only media recognition of PBR's in VN to date was in Apocalypse Now, right? Should be made into a movie, chop chop!

Rating:
Summary: EXCELLENT VIETNAM MEMOIR
Review: A thoroughly engaging account of the US Navy's river patrol boats in the Vietnam War. Gritty with all the varnish off - ranks with the fmous WWII memoir, Those Devils in Baggy Pants. I think the only media recognition of PBR's in VN to date was in Apacolypse Now, right? Should be made into a movie, chop chop!

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Summary: The way it was
Review: As a former River Rat myself this book brought back memories for me, as a Vietnam era vet. Mr Goldsmith simply puts it out there the way it was,,,no sugar,,,the facts. The Brown water Navy is a very small and at times mis understood for what its role was in the war and for me also subsequent conflicts.

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Summary: Disappointed
Review: As a former river rat myself, I have to say that Papa Bravo Romeo is the most ridiculous account of what life was like in the brown waters of Vietnam I have ever heard. I honestly wonder if Wynn Goldsmith has ever served in any armed service, much less found himself in a combat situation, and didn't make the entire thing up. This is quite simply offensive to those of us who did serve in that war.

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Summary: Audio version
Review: I am the wife of one of the men mentioned in the book. I did not know that he was being in the book plus not everything said about him is true. My husband recieved the Bronze Star and Purple Heart and as results of the wound he recieved he is a paraglegic. I know there is a disclaimer written but in all fairness to the men mentioned I think they should have been contacted. The book tells of the hardships of the men and what they had to encounter but not all is true. Sorry, if I rub anyone wrong.

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Summary: PAPA BRAVO ROMEO
Review: I am the wife of one of the men mentioned in the book. I did not know that he was being in the book plus not everything said about him is true. My husband recieved the Bronze Star and Purple Heart and as results of the wound he recieved he is a paraglegic. I know there is a disclaimer written but in all fairness to the men mentioned I think they should have been contacted. The book tells of the hardships of the men and what they had to encounter but not all is true. Sorry, if I rub anyone wrong.

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Summary: Audio version
Review: I listened to the audio version of the book. I enjoyed it -- there was only one "F" word so that was great. Great history and stories.

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Summary: Audio version
Review: I listened to the audio version of the book. I enjoyed it -- there was only one "F" word so that was great. Great history and stories.

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Summary: You Got To Be Kidding
Review: I served in Nam and Road many a PBR, But This writter was not where I was, I question him even being there. He sounds like a Officer with NO BACK BONE hiding behind a PEN and a Publisher that should have checked his stories prior to print. Where was this guy any book I have ever picked up by PBR or SEA WOLF Vets are just opposite of this mans tales and Boy He Tells some woppers I would like to know what his Brother? PBR guys have to say.

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Summary: I Liked it
Review: I was a NOC watchstander who served in TRA CU in operation Giant Slingshot which is only mentioned in the end of the book. I can't say weather any of the personal slams and accounts are justifyed. I agree with the previous reviewer that for the most part the various service worked well together with a common purpose. However taking those issues aside, the tempo of the book seemed to accurately describe the battle rythm that was the PBR sailors lot in life.