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Bob Wallace joined the US Army in 1968 as a reluctant conscript. He describes the draft process, and his attempts to avoid conscription. After basic training, Bob is assigned to a long range reconnaissance unit and ambush unit in five or six man teams in the Mekong delta.We hear of the reconnaissance and ambush tactics as well as some poignant memories of those that didn’t make it back.This podcast relies on listener support to enable me to continue to capture these incredible stories and make them available for free. You can support my work and help to preserve Cold War history via one off or monthly donationsJust go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ for more details.Do join our Facebook discussion group where the cold war conversation continues between episodes. Just search Cold War Conversations on Facebook.I am delighted to welcome Bob Wallace to our Cold War conversation…There’s further information on this episode here. https://coldwarconversations.com/episode216/Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated – goodbye.Ever wanted to ask a nuclear missile submarine commander some questions? This Sunday 13th February at 8 pm GMT I’m speaking live on YouTube with Rob Forsyth a former Commander of HMS Repulse. Viewers will be able to ask questions online in this unique interactive interview. Set a reminder or view the interview here https://youtu.be/01YkC5ha58o Have a look at our store and find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life? Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the show (https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/)