The Storm

"The man went on, 'This will be your playground. You are to slip in and out of said playground and effectively accomplish stealth missions at appointed coordinates and various locations. We do not want you to engage the regulars, except on a need-to basis, and do it as quietly as possible. Your men in the states have been somewhat briefed on your activities and have been prepared. Here you will learn the details. You will explain these details to your men before each mission. We want your men informed and prepared to do what is necessary for the completion of each mission. As I said, we are not to be here in this area. But make no mistake about it, we will be there. It will be up to you to have your men as sharp as razors and float in like shadows. Do you understand Captain?' 'Yes Sir,' I replied." "He went on. 'Now, Captain, here are the details,' and he pointed to a dot on the map. 'This small town is the command post for the region's North Vietnamese Army. This is a staging area for intense troop movement throughout the region. There is one main road in and one road out that goes to the border. I want to stress that you are not to engage the regular army. You are to eliminate leadership and their high command. That is your main objective. Our Intel says that there will be a large gathering at some shindig at this building at this command post.' Agent Grisham brought up photos of each facility and large, enhanced photos of our principal target. Faces, structures, vehicles, and compounds - all clearly visible." Henry continued, "Agent Grisham then brought up a large photograph on a screen. 'This is your principal target. He is responsible for the death of thousands of South Vietnamese civilians and army personnel, along with thousands of our own boys.' The agent showed me slide after slide of atrocities that this monster had been responsible for. By the time he was

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