Having read the article, I think this is much to do about nothing. There are two versions of the story on that day, Kerry and the citations state that they were under enemy fire. 3 of 4 swift boat skippers state that there was no enemy fire. Kerry is the one whose account agrees with the record. The only question is who wrote the citations, and from whom did they get their info? Obviously not the 3, so it had to be Kerry. Another Kerrytale confirmed.
Rassman said he wrote Kerry up for a silver star but kerry only got the bronze..who wrote up thurlow? did someone take rassmans report and make a recommendation for thurlow? who would have the best motive? Kerry....
Good summary. I want to know why we can't get the after-action reports from the other commanders? Or is there only one for the whole incident?