About the Author

Lt. Col. Alex Leeretired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1978 after a 27-year career. As an infantryman he held commands ranging from rifle and machine-gun platoons and rifle-company-level assignments to a tour of duty as commanding officer of 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.He is the author ofForce Recon Command- 3rd Force Recon Company in Vietnam, 1969-70, which chronicles his experiences in Vietnam.