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The Gunny

By: Raymond Hunter Pyle
Narrated by: Eric Martin
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Regardless of his background or who might be helping him along, no man becomes a Marine until he has successfully completed Marine Corps Recruit Training. Then, if he makes it, life doesn't get easier - he gets tougher. He may get to do the toughest job around: combat infantry. And in 1966, he will almost certainly end up in Vietnam.

Frank Evans is a Navy sailor willing to do whatever is necessary to become a Marine. He's tough enough - and he has a general interested in his success. But success is measured in many ways. Frank finds out combat and the Marine Corps' definition of success change a man. Some of the changes are a matter of pride. Others - well, you learn to live with them.

©2011 Raymond Hunter Pyle (P)2019 Tantor
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True life in Vietnam

Great book to read for those students of history. The hardships that our soldered endured was bright to life. Feels like you were in the foxholes with them.

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great read/listen

To start, I am biased this is my uncle's novel. Besides that point, it was a very intriguing and addictive read. So in-depth you feel like your main character. Great book there Uncle Butch maybe you'll see this review.

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Outstanding

Well done, a great story with characters you can’t help but connect with emotionally and spiritually.

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An excellent book

I absolutely loved this one. I honestly can't believe this book only has a little over 100 reviews right now. If you enjoy war stories this one is for you. The author did an excellent job developing the main character, and this book is far from just a long series of violent events. He made me feel like I really knew the man he wrote about and witnessed the way the war changed him first hand.

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Excellent

If you were there, then you know this guy was, too. Once one begins this book, stopping is simply impossible.

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Outstanding

As a marine .com who spent a short time in case bang .com town and the San it brightens many memory good and terrifying. Story was right on the money all marines current and former need to read or listen to this

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Best Book Experience

Exceptional story and superb narration. I couldn't stop listening. I constantly felt like I was there with the Gunny. Brought back a lot of memories of my Vietnam experience. .

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Probably the best Vietnam story I’ve heard so far.

Fabulous story, great narration and delivery. A very eye opening and inspiring story with just enough humor to ensight a few giggles.

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Great story

I really enjoyed this story. I was captivated and never found myself board at all. It was hard to put it down.

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One of the best stories I have experienced..

I found myself still listening to this story at 3 AM.. Mr. Pyle did a great job on this book. Wish I could find more of his work on Audible.

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