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Apr 27, 2019ladams1971 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A different kind of war story about grunts (infantry soldiers) in combat in Vietnam. The author begins with a detailed definition and description of all the equipment ("battle rattle") carried by a grunt, to include their personal items, then the story evolves into a more personal load - those things carried and the thoughts that go on in the mind of the individual. It's a very interesting and well written story written by a former soldier that was there. I'm also a Vietnam veteran so for me the book was personal. As I read the book I sometimes laughed, I occasionally cried, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story.