{"product_id":"9781475997590","title":"Vietnam: An Infantry and Cavalry Platoon Leader's Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eDennis Scheer was commissioned in the summer of 1969 as a second lieutenant in the US Army through the University of Wyoming ROTC program. He moved to Fort Knox, Kentucky, following in the footsteps of his older brother—down a path that almost got him killed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen he arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to an infantry unit near Chu Lai. Midway through his tour, he was reassigned to a cavalry troop. Having fought with two combat arms, his experiences in the war were unique. Lt. Scheer was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor and a Silver Star, the third highest military decoration for valor, for his service in the infantry. He was awarded another Bronze Star with Valor while serving in the cavalry.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter returning home from the war, like most veterans, he experienced a series of emotional ups and downs. Now, in his memoir, he recalls the events of that period of his life honestly, from combat to adjusting to life as a veteran.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168016220400,"sku":"9781475997590","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781475997590_p0.jpg?v=1763607650","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781475997590","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}