Book Specs
Format: Paperback
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Page Count: 256
ISBN: 0-9728872-4-5
Price: $19.95

The Final Conflict is not just about the last major action in the Vietnam War called "Linebacker II." It is also about the resolution of the inner battles within each of us that were going to be the true final conflict ahead after the war was over.

This book follows a small town man from his initial dreams of flying, through the training that brought him to the "11 day war" over Hanoi and Haiphong in December of 1972.

It starts with the first briefing that sends the largest post-World War II bomber force against one of the best air defense structures in the word at that time. It flashes back to the times that have prepared this individual's flying skill for such an endeavor. It also depicts the inner conflicts that could never be prepared for in any training.

The lead character, "Charlie Brown," is thrust into this 11 day war by a quirk of fate and the need of his oldest and best friend in the Air Force. Charlie Brown has lost many "acquaintances" in this war, because he cannot risk having them as friends. With each incident of loss, over a period of years returning to this never ending and unpopular war, he withdraws from those he cares for the most. In the end this war costs him his family, his best friend, and his ability to pursue his chosen career.

This book is written based on factual day by day transcripts and the actual losses of crews and aircraft by tail number as documented in Air Force archives. Only the names have been changed. It documents the price of President Nixon's "Peace with Honor" initiative. . . . achieved on the wings of the B-52.

It is a story of the human spirit that needs to be told!

Reader Comments

Jim Hogan, a B-52 Pilot wrote,  "I understand your motivation in writing
your book and applaud your candor and insight.  I too had been asking some
of the same questions you had. Your reflections about "bricks in the fence"
that slowly built between you and your family really hit home.  Been there,
done that and paid my dues.  I had never thought of it in those terms but
your words were most apropo and described the concept far better than I had
been able to do."
"My deep and eternal thanks to you and others who have shared your
experiences and reflections with those of us who do not have the gift nor
the talent to put words to paper."

Robert Rooks, a B-52 electrician writes,  "Sir, thanks for putting this book
to print."

Paul Taylor, a VN war vetern, said,  "Thanks for the book!  I read it in 3
nites and brought back old memories of VN.  I was there in '67 & '68."

Julie Marler, a mother and homemaker, said,  "You have written a book about airplanes that women can easily understand and that keeps your interest up. I especially liked the non-fllying activities that your main character had
around his life events.  I would recommend the book to any and all women
wanting a better understanding of what the air war in VN was really like."