The many hours of work put into the publication of this book was a team effort. My thanks extend to many people who have, over the past decade, encouraged and helped me complete this work.
In particular, many thanks to my family for putting up with me. To my son, Brent, thanks for your editing. To my mother, Dorothy, thanks for teaching me the lessons of persistence and determination. Without that, I don’t think this book would have ever been finished. To my wife, Pamela, thank you is not enough. You saved my life. You are my life.
To Alex Lee, thank you for connecting me with Naval Institute Press, and for your encouragement and guidance. To Ri Van Lam, my friend, thank you for introducing me to Colonel Lee, and for your interest and translations.
My special thanks are extended to Scott Nelson and Dr. Jack Shulimson for their invaluable contributions and assistance with this book. Scott, thanks for being there, and thanks for being who you are.