Synopsis
Book by Hayes, Roger
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From the Author
On Point, the story of my tour in Vietnam, describes the world of a combat infantryman. The details of life in our platoon are here--the steps we took to survive, how we sought relief from the tropical sun and the monsoon rains, the food we ate, the strong relationships formed between those of us who faced death together, and those we formed with Vietnamese civilians. The strategies employed by both sides are described, as well as terrifying accounts of battle.
I arrived in Vietnam as a wide-eyed, innocent private. I served as a point man, a tunnel rat, and eventually a squad leader. I was wounded four times, and emerged from the "freedom bird" that brought me home wearing sergeant stripes. Although war is terrible, the experience had a positive influence on my life.
Since the publication of On Point by Presidio Press, some exciting and gratifying events have occurred. I am deeply honored that it has recently been named as a winner of the Army Historical Foundation's Distinguished Book Award. It has also appeared on the Army War College's recommended reading list. A paperback edition will be released in January 2002 by St. Martin's Press.
Thank you for your interest in On Point. Should you read it and wish to contact me, I can be reached at rhayes17@accessus.net.
Roger Hayes
About the Author
Hayes is Director General of the British Nuclear Industry Forum
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