The patrol trudged back to their base, exhausted but proud. Mark turned to his men and grinned. "Good job, blokes. Let's get some rest. We've got another patrol to plan."
June 1967, Vietnam
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Then, at 2 AM, a burst of AK-47 fire shattered the night's tranquility. The VC had come, and 3 Platoon was ready. Mark's men reacted swiftly, laying down a hail of fire that pinned down the attackers. The patrol trudged back to their base, exhausted but proud