Days of Valor

“Tonsetic, who commanded an infantry company, relies heavily on first person infantrymen to paint a picture of almost non-stop combat action…”– “The VVA Veteran”
”… a spell binding account of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade’s actions surrounding the Tet Offensive… an excellent memorial to the exploits of this fighting unit.“– “Collected Miscellany”
”… this book has no other purpose other than to disclose the valor and sacrifice of those who fought during this period. … This book took me by surprise. I had begun the task to review a log of war, to gain new admiration of valor and courage. In the end, not only had I gained a renewed appreciation of courage and valor, but more importantly I had to come face to face with the enormity of loss and grief that is forever imposed on our soldiers. This book is a path to share that cost. “–E Fennel
”… Tonsetic’s account is a panegyric to the soldiers he served with rather than an attempt at a general history…the work is primarily about his own experiences and those of the people around him, collected from the personal recollections of participants and contemporary after-action reports. ..of interest to subject collections.“– “Library Journal”
”…will resonate with veterans, especially grunts who served anywhere in Vietnam….offers historical insights for today…a worthy memorial.“– “Vietnam Magazine”

Robert Tonsetic was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in English Literature in 1964. Upon graduation, he entered the US Army as an infantry second lieutenant. After completing Special Forces training in 1966, he served a tour in Thailand with the 46th Special Forces Company. He was subsequently assigned to the 199th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam, serving as a rifle company commander during the Tet and May Offensives of 1968. In 1970, he returned to Vietnam as a senior advisor to South Vietnamese Ranger and Airborne battalions. His decorations for his wartime service include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, and the Bronze Star for Valor. He retired from the Army at the rank of Colonel in 1991, after completing a three year assignment as a faculty member at the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy. Upon his return to the US, Robert earned a Doctorate in Education, and was employed at the University of Central Florida as a staff member and adjunct professor. He passed in April 2016 in Easton, MD.

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