Point Man, Kevin Dockery
Point Man, Kevin Dockery
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Point Man

Author: Kevin Dockery, Chief James Watson

Narrator: David de Vries

Unabridged: 12 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/06/2022


Synopsis

Chief Petty Officer James "Patches" Watson was there at the start. One of the first to come out of the famed Underwater Demolition Team 21, he was an initial member—a "plank owner"—of America's deadliest and most elite fighting force, the U.S. Navy SEALs.

Through three tours in the jungle hell of Vietnam, he walked the point—staying alert to trip wires, booby traps, and punji pits, guiding his squad of amphibious fighters on missions of rescue, reconnaissance, and demolition—confronting a war's unique terrors head-on, unprotected . . . and unafraid.

This is the story of a hero told from the heart and from the gut—an authentic tour of duty with one of the most legendary commandoes of the Vietnam War.

About Kevin Dockery

Kevin Dockery is the military historian and field curator for the UDT/SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. He lives in Michigan.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jimmy

I met one Navy Seal when I was in Vietnam. It was a very negative experience. He was in Saigon on R & R. He invited a bunch of us to his room to drink and talk. By the end of the day, I concluded he was a pathetic, drunken murderer. And pretty much a loser. It was a very disappointing evening for al......more

The modern Navy prides itself on being a force for good, and besides stereotyping its personnel succinctly with unofficial monikers like 'Every Marine a rifleman', post 9/11 maritime marauders could be stamped with 'Every SEAL an author'. Having served way before the fall of the Twin Towers, and......more

Pride of the Navy As a Vietnam era Navy vet I appreciate the camaraderie expressed throughout this story. The intense training and heroism exhibited coupled with good old Navy humor made for great reading. Bravo Zulu Chief!!!......more

Goodreads review by John

Best Autobiography I've read! QMCS James "Patches" Watson delivers a shot out of the park that hasn't landed yet (it's 7/8/2918 now)! Patches lived up to the SEALs motto - NEVER QUIT! James Watson III was one brave, courageous, initiative taking, accountable, reliable United States Navy SEAL! Thank y......more

Goodreads review by Connor

Point man: inside the toughest and most deadly unit in Vietnam - November 30th pages 1-52 - December 1st pages 52-157 - December 2nd pages 157-179 - December 3rd pages 179-229 - December 5th pages 229-281 - December 6th pages 281-324(end) It was ok, plenty of things I could say but that’d just be a waste......more