Papa Bravo Romeo: U.S. Navy Patrol Boats at War in Vietnam - Softcover

Goldsmith, Wynn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080411921X ISBN 13: 9780804119214

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 2001

Synopsis

A former U.S. Navy lieutenant and "river rat" describes the use of American MK II PBR patrol boats against the Vietcong in the Mekong Delta, discussing their perilous missions in enemy-controlled waterways and their special role during the Tet Offensive. Original.

About this title

About the Author:

Wynn Goldsmith was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the University of Virginia with a regular Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship. Upon graduation in 1965, he received a regular navy commission and reported to an ocean going minesweeper as Engineering officer. In 1967 he was sent to Vietnam and served with the brown water navy. He led the first combat patrol of the MKII PBR. After Vietnam he served as Assistant for River warfare to the Commander Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He was released from active duty in December 1969. Service awards include the Bronze Star with combat V; two Navy Commendation medals with combat V; the Purple Heart; Combat Action award; and the Presidential Unit Citation.

Mr. Goldsmith currently is a management analyst with Lockeed-Martin Aeronautical. He lives in Roswell, Georgia, with his wife and two daughters.

From the Inside Flap:

"Our mission was independent, no-holds-barred combat against a stubborn enemy in the enemy's backyard."                

In Vietnam, river warfare was often conducted in the dark. It was always dangerous, sometimes fatal--especially in the eastern end of the Cong-plagued Mekong Delta. In 1967, U.S. Navy Lt. Wynn Goldsmith was the "river rat" who led the first MK II PBR patrol boats in brutal combat.

It was a deadly business. These sailors, famous for their courage and combat effectiveness, faced sniper bullets, machine guns, and mines while searching sampans, patrolling treacherous enemy-controlled waterways like Ambush Alley, and rescuing crews from burning boats in the middle of firefights. During the Tet Offensive, Goldsmith's area saw some of the most hotly contested fighting in the entire Mekong Delta. This gripping account is a tribute to these brave men and their agony, sacrifice, and heroism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 080411921X
• ISBN 13: 9780804119214
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 285