Ronald Terry oral history interview, 1974.

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Ronald Terry oral history interview, 1974.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/73726350

Terry discusses his background; ROTC training at LSU; Ranger training; the peculiarities of Army life in Vietnam; the Dong Tam base camp south of Saigon; and aspects of combat, including the use of helicopters, the treatment of prisoners, and coping with booby traps.

1 sound cassette (1.5 hours);Transcript (42 leaves)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8110791

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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