Friendly Casualties

Friendly Casualties is a memoir by Tom Glenn that reflects on his experiences as an intelligence operative during the final years of the Vietnam War. Published in 2012, the book serves as a personal account of the chaos and moral complexity surrounding the fall of Saigon. Glenn, who spent thirteen years in Vietnam, utilizes his background as a linguist and intelligence officer to provide an analytical yet deeply human perspective on the geopolitical shifts of the era.

The narrative is characterized by its focus on the human cost of intelligence work and the internal conflicts faced by those serving in a crumbling diplomatic and military environment. Designed to bridge the gap between military history and personal memoir, the work was received as a candid piece of literature that contributes significantly to the archival record of the American withdrawal from Vietnam. Its release through Glenn Publishing allowed the author to maintain a direct, unvarnished tone in sharing these historical observations.