13 Cent Killers by John J. Culbertson (2002, Paperback, Reissue)

What a dissapointment. Having read other excellent books on the Vietnam War, I expected 13 Cent Killers to be of the same high standard. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The author felt it necessary to heap lengthy praise on the US Marines in general and certain snipers / leaders in particular at regular intervals. Even when describing a battle, he would deviate off-course in order to first heap praises on some or other individual. On other occasions he deviates in order to expand on his opinion of the leadership and their interests. The actual battle descriptions are few and far between. There is also much repeition of matters that he had mentioned previously. Even the name, "13 cent Killers" is spattered liberally throughout the book. To sum it up, this book was a frustrating read.