CHAPTER TWENTY-ONEThe replacement center in Phu Bai was almost becoming overcrowded. Experienced soldiers were arriving from various locations in-country, new replacements were still arriving from the states – hundreds of Cherries came in on as many as three flights a day.
“None of this makes sense to me. Why are so many new guys still coming into the country when entire divisions are going home?”
“It’s not for us to understand, Polack. We’re only supposed to follow orders and do what the brass and politicians want us to do.”
“This is stupid! All those guys in the 25th had lots of experience and were battle-hardened. If the politicians want to shorten the war, they should have sent them here with us instead of sending in more Cherries.”
“Cool it, Polack. Just let it go. It’s something
