In response to the many friends and readers who’ve asked when Book 3 of the Miles to Vietnam series will be published, I’m pleased to say that the target date of “Summer 2022” is still looking good (of course, that’s winter for those of you Down Under). Pending no last-minute issues with artwork and the usual assortment of administrative items, the publication date is planned to be sometime in July 2022.
The book’s title: FOREVER AND A WAKE-UP.
I hope you enjoy it, and as always, thanks for reading.
I have enjoyed your two previous “Miles to Vietnam” books and looking forward to No. 3.
I served in the Central Highlands South of Tuy Hoa just after the timeframe of the earlier two books and appreciate your characterization of the chaos and ineptitude of the whole command. Nobody had any clue about what we were trying to accomplish there. If a clue was to be had, it was not down at the company level. Waste was rampant. Marvin the Arvn was not respected at all. The Koreans just outside of Nha Trang were another thing. Nobody messed with them. Further, I had some minimal contact with the “Yards” in the highlands and was truly impressed with their industry and hardwork.
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the books, Kerry. As I mentioned above, the third in the Miles to Vietnam series—FOREVER AND A WAKE-UP—will be out very shortly.
I got a kick out of your comment about the ROKs. While they haven’t appeared in any of the Jif Miles books to date, they play a supporting role in my Jock Miles-Moon Brothers Korean War series (Jock being Jif’s father).
Thanks for reading,
WPG
I’m looking forward to the third book in this series. Your books captivate me and draw out emotions, sometimes getting me angry and other times I laugh out loud.
Cheers
Clair
I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the books, Clair. The third in the Miles to Vietnam series–titled FOREVER AND A WAKE-UP–will be out in the next few weeks. Stand by for the announcement…
Thanks for reading,
WPG
Hello Sir! Just wanted to say I absolutely LOVE all of your Miles and Moon Brothers writing. You touch the heart and passion of most every soldier/sailor/marine/airman who has had the pleasure and experience of immersing themselves into your writings. Thank you! My question now is……..where will you go from here? Will there be a #4 in the “Miles to Vietnam” adventure? Thanks again!
John
Thanks for the very kind comment, John, and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the books. Speaking of, Book 4 in the Miles to Vietnam series is in work and progressing nicely, on schedule for a March 2023 release.
Thanks for reading,
WPG
Just started book five following LT. Jif Miles in his adventures. I did 3 years in the infantry in 67-70 and have been a prolific reader of Vietnam type books. I have found your historical fiction to be the very best about Vietnam! I wish these books could have been around in the 60s. I have learned more about how to be a good LT from you than I learned from all of my time in ROTC, & later at Infantry OCS at Ft. Benning. I also learned a great deal about calling for fire, despite the fact that I was a Scout Platoon Leader in a Mech. Infantry unit where calling for fire was a large part of my job! Great job keep it up. I am a fan and will read all of your books. One or two corrections though: You mentioned that the chocolate bar was found in the accessory packet of a C Ration meal. The chocolate bar, (universally known as a “John Wayne” bar) came in a can, either the B1, B3, or B3A. They were packed along with three crackers inside the small can. The chocolate bar in an Accessory Packet did not come along until the MRE. The last C rations were made in 1982. 2nd correction: in preparing a LAW for firing you had it all correct except you missed the point where it has to be cocked by pulling the metal tabs found just in front of the firing mechanism on top of the tube. You grasp the two tabs on the metal device and pull it forward about a half inch. It snaps into place audibly and makes it ready to fire. Everything else you have written reads perfectly with all of my remembrances, (and I was a gear whore) back in the day and a several decade collector afterwards. Many thanks for all the pleasant reading you have provided.
No arguments there, Coop. The only thing I was interested in relating about the chocolate patty was that Jif–like me–craved it. I still remember fighting for a B3A unit. As to the LAW, it’s been over 50 years since I’ve fired one (is it that long for you, too?). I hope that’s the only tech detail that’s escaped my memory.
I’m glad you’ve liked the books. There are more to come…keep the faith. WPG