Welcome to "Let's Just Talk!" with Kathryn Raaker. Today, we have a special guest, Ed Linz, a writer, retired military officer, and author of five captivating books. We'll be diving into his latest release, “Filthy Way to Die: Collected Memories Of the Vietnam War.”

Ed, a retired Navy Commander, offers a unique perspective on the Vietnam War, shedding light on its horror, brutality, chaos, and insanity. Through his interviews with 61 members of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1965 who served during the conflict, he brings forth candid, first-hand accounts of American action on the ground, in the air, on the rivers, and offshore.

These gripping stories include Marines engaged in bloody battles for hills soon abandoned after capture, Naval aviators witnessing their wingmen being shot down on missions targeting seemingly meaningless targets while Hanoi remained off-limits, "Brown Water Navy" sailors conducting ambushes and facing ambushes, Swift boats undertaking perilous operations on the rivers and canals of the Mekong Delta, firefights on gunboats during covert forays into Cambodia, clandestine assassination missions with the CIA, secret night operations into North Vietnam, offshore bombardments where targets may or may not be enemy, and various other aspects of this tragic and, as Ed sees it, preventable war.

Tune in as Ed Linz paints a vivid picture of this tumultuous period in history, offering insights that will leave you captivated and enlightened.

WNWR The Word 1540 AM Philadelphia-Ed Linz-4-06-2024-Lets Just Talk

Kathryn Raaker hosts a nationally syndicated magazine format radio program on AM/FM, Internet streaming, and on her free iTunes App. The show features topics for today’s audience. Whether it is a guest talking about the newest technology, politics, health, or other topics, it is all about informing her listeners. Kathryn has been in broadcasting for almost 30 years and is featured on the Wilkins Radio Networks, Fairfax Radio Network, W4Cy & W4Vet Networks, and WVFR AM out of Pittsburg. So tune into "Let’s Just Talk! Radio" to be informed and entertained!