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Brilliant story and reading.

Revisado: 10-10-23

Some 40 years after it’s publication I discovered this remarkable book by DeMille. As a Vietnam Veteran I was reminded of the complex morality of the war and the horror it wrought on both the Vietnamese and young American soldiers. DeMille highlights some of the reasons veterans rarely talk about their experiences.
Scott Brick is a master, bringing the story to life.

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Excellent

Revisado: 07-01-21

Malcolm explores the history of the USAF, from its awkward beginnings as the Army Air Corps and the critical events of WWII. Most remarkable is the development of air force doctrine, with the American divergence from British strategy of night bombing. Had the war not ended in Allied victory, British Air Marshall "Bomber" Harris and the Brits would have been facing war crimes trials for their indiscriminate nighttime saturation bombing of civilian centers (of course they were repaying Germans for the bombs, V-1 and V-2 missiles dropped on London).

The Americans took the moral high ground, attempting to hit German military targets during daylight raids, which cost thousands of airmen their lives as they flew into swarms of German aircraft. NB - this has evolved through the decades where the USAF seeks to minimize collateral damage to non-combatants. With "smart" bombs, the size of bombs has shrunk as precision increased. In Vietnam we dropped 500, 1000 and 2000lb bombs; today it's often a 250lb bomb targeting bad guys in a specific part of a building. War is never pretty - always ugly but necessary. Thank God we have the very best Air Force in the world.

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A Book for Today

Revisado: 08-15-20

Perfect for our current examination of race in America, this remarkable bio of Grant reminds us of the terrible struggle against slavery over 150 years ago, the failure of Reconstruction and the continuing need to repair the consequences. It is a struggle that defines us, and makes us unique in the World.

Two ordinary men, Lincoln and Grant, rose to take their place amongst our greatest American heroes. Don’t overlook this book.

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Fascinating, but

Revisado: 07-16-20

Jacobsen’s research and story provide a useful reminder of the deeply complex time following V-E Day, and the havoc in post-war Europe. The shocking cruelty that pervaded the Nazi military regime is brought to life in all of its horror.
But then America is thrust into the Cold War, as the Soviet Union prepares for and promises WWIII, and everything changes. The mad rush to capture German scientists accelerates as the dark future is revealed, which changes Western imperatives from justice to survival. The astonishing advancements made in Germany and the scientists who carry that knowledge may very well determine the winner of the coming war.
The author’s performance reveals a contemporary view of this dangerous time, safely removed from the profound uncertainty, which conveys a naive and simplistic judgment against Operation Paperclip. The fact is that we owe our accelerated development of missiles, medicine, technology and sciences to the collaboration with these ex-Nazi scientists. Which may very well have prevented WWIII.

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Extraordinary

Revisado: 07-02-20

Should be required reading for every police officer, college freshman, intelligence officer and American. We can only do better in communicating by understanding the myriad barriers that exist, and overcoming them.

Malcolm has done a great public service in opening the door. Now it is up to us.

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Important History

Revisado: 06-14-20

Captures many of the air war stories from The Vietnam War, as many of these air warriors are passing. Often puts you in the pilot’s seat, during the poorly managed, heroically fought war.
Don’t miss War For The Hell of It, a superb book about the F-4 flying out of Thailand.
SCM, Udorn RTAFB

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Much Needed Truth and Reality

Revisado: 05-21-20

Dan shares his personal journey as an essential rebuttal of the popular rejection of our American story. Cancel culture is a blight on college campuses today, appealing to those seeking anger over truth and learning. Popular media supports and promotes this victim culture as a means to build poor ratings.

The book should be a part of our national debate.

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Superb

Revisado: 01-01-20

One of the very best and enjoyable histories of flight from a fighter pilot’s perspective.

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Please - stop the corny Southern drawl

Revisado: 09-29-19

Excellent story of a Huey pilot in early Vietnam (1967-68). Lots of action and incredible stories of survival. But as a guy who grew up in Georgia, like the author, the twangy hillbilly performance was VERY off-putting - a major distraction from the story.

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Home of the Brave

Revisado: 08-20-19

The SOG operators were some of the most remarkable soldiers in Vietnam - or anywhere. They were the eyes and ears, and often sword point of our politically misguided war, where every advantage was undermined and victory was never a goal.

While Washington politicians played with maps, these men were risking all to win the war and save brother soldiers. They are the noble warriors, the unsung heroes of Vietnam.

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