Depth of Field: An Army Photographers Year in Vietnam

Lt. Moe says as we near the curve, "Be alert guys; this is known VC territory." "Known VC territory!" I think to myself. Then what the hell are we doing out here alone. Silence is broken by a sudden and loud crack as if a firecracker had gone off next to my head. Everything immediately goes into slow motion simultaneously the front of the Jeep leaps with flames. Tim%u2019s head jerks back and with his hands covering his face yells, "Oh God!" Lt. Moe at that same moment leans to his right an...