Ronald J. Guerin oral history interview, 1974.

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Ronald J. Guerin oral history interview, 1974.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/73492192

Guerin discusses his military career prior to Vietnam, his service in Vietnam, ARVN soldiers and leaders, recruting and training for the Rangers, and his evaluation of American strategy in the war.

1 sound cassette (40 minutes);Transcript (17 leaves)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8110277

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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