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| Author | James R. McDonough |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Publisher | Presidio Press |
Publication date | 1985 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 208 pp |
| ISBN | 0-89141-235-2 |
| OCLC | 11371326 |
| 959.704/38 19 | |
| LC Class | DS559.5 .M4 1985 |
Platoon Leader is a memoir by James R. McDonough.[1] 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). It was loosely adapted into the 1988 film Platoon Leader.
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