I never enjoyed history in school, but I get caught up in the stories of the past told by those that were present. I want to thank Stephen Erickson of St. Martin's Press for granting me an ARC copy of this book, which is one of the clearest accounts I have read about events in America and in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Davis describes the horrible challenges faced by a black man in America: in the North, the south and in the Military. Through Davis' words, I feel the danger, insult and betrayal thrown his way on a daily basis. By all accounts, this very well spoken man may have felt the hurt but always turned inward to to better himself and outward to help those around him. The account of his military service is tragic, heroic ... incredible! Davis survived so much during the war and still afterward without recrimination against those that were clearly derelict of duty. I am ashamed for my fellow countrymen to learn about the systemic racial discrimination Davis faced; I would like to say that America of today is a better world, but I fear that we may be backsliding.
This story is a compelling war tale, but even more so the story of a man that finally received recognition for being a brave soldier and steadfast leader that consistently risked his safety to help and save those around him. The tale is even more poignant told in Davis' own point of view, as he continually had to persevere despite derogatory affronts and setbacks. If our leaders had the moral fortitude and the ethical foundation of Davis, our country would once again be a great nation.

I received a free copy of, Every Weapon I had, by Paris Davis, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Paris Davis fought in Vietnam, he was a black officer in the Green Berets. The Vietnam war was a horrible war, when are troops came back home they were treated horribly. This is an interesting and sad read.

I am glad to see that there are still veterans writing about Vietnam. This was a well written read regarding Col. Davis's experiences before, during and after the Vietnam War. It was inciteful and like others, I am saddened that Col. Davis had to wait so long for his deserved recognition for his actions but thrilled that it has been rectified even if it was so much later than called for.

Overall, this was a good read that I would recommend to others.