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Missing airmen

Revisado: 01-27-25

This is the most in depth book about the air war in China. I have read several accounts of the flying tigers, but this book covers other types of air craft besides just fighter pilots. The respect the Chinese people showed former airmen, even in the 21st century was amazing. The human bonds of war experiences are truly strong over many years. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. The youth of today could learn much from reading it. Freedom is never free.

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Tough men

Revisado: 01-23-25

I enjoyed the adventures of a unique bunch of men. The hardships endured by these men, in harsh conditions was epic. I enjoyed the story line which was well written. Their dedication to each other and their country was a testament to their courage and fortitude. Our youth needs to read stories like this so they know what sacrifices have been made to keep them free today. Freedom is not with out its costs. Fight for it or lose it. I recommend this book to every one.

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Screaming narrator

Revisado: 01-20-25

This was a great story about World War II. The story line was engaging and interesting. Having read a lot of history books, this one is right up there with the best. I give 1 star to the performance because the narrator was screaming half of the time. I didn't take much oratory emphasis to bring you out of a relaxed state.

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LESSONS NEVER LEARNED

Revisado: 01-03-25

Our military leaders never learn from past lessons. The same thing happened in Vietnam, where the higher ups weren't, in tune with what is going in the field. Sending troops into guarantied death traps hasn't changed. When will the leadership listen to the people in the field? Past history shows that it will probably never happen. The hubris of the higher echelon commanders will never change, because they aren't in tune with reality anymore. So the slaughter of the subordinates will continue unless there is a change of culture in the military. The military industrial complex is what keeps us going to war, because there is money to be made. When will we run out of bodies?

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Not sure it is not fiction

Revisado: 01-02-25

I endured 8 chapters before I decided this book was not for me. The mispronunciation of Hue started to grind on me. The story line didn't appeal to me. There are many stories about Vietnam, that I have read or listen to better than this one.

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What now Lt.

Revisado: 12-31-24

An interesting and informative book about the Vietnam war. Well written. Best of all it was not a virtual voice narration, to distract the story line, with mispronunciations and other AI baloney. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the history of the Vietnam war.

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One too many

Revisado: 12-29-24

I liked this book. The story line was very good. I have read many books on the Vietnam war and this one is one of the better ones. The virtual voice was a disservice to the author's story. The many mispronunciations were distracting and out right pathetic. I would buy this, but not with the virtual voice narration. Meegess (Migs?) and many other problems. Chapter 12 was not in the table of contents. I would not recommend this audible book. Buy the print version of the book instead.

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A Vietnam Classic

Revisado: 10-28-23

This has become one of my favorite books of the Vietnam war. Having a large library of books about the war, this book is right near the top of the list. The author lived the maxim of never asking your men to do some thing that you wouldn't do your self. His going into the tunnels really surprised me as most officers wouldn't do it. A good leader that cared for his men. Speaking as the enemy was obviously based on the intelligence they gathered, in the field, from enemy documents. It should required reading at West Point.

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The modern day hypocrit Erik Schmidt

Revisado: 10-11-22

The author is guilty of the very things he accused the other authors of the German air war stories. I have read most of the books he is critical of. He has basically rehashed the stories of the other authors, who at least interviewed the aces Erik complains about. It is obvious that he is anti military service, even of our own aces. From his own website under services he provides "Everybody needs excellent words to show the world who they are and why they matter." Isn't this what he accuses the other authors, the German and American aces of doing? Again from his own website under services provided "Imagine a world where your as-needed editor makes you sound even more awesome than you already are." He brags he is an aviation writer with one book to his credit. The aviation community probably is disappointed at his efforts to discredit them. This book wasn't worth the $3-4.00 I spent for it.

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Best book on the Vietnam war.

Revisado: 03-31-22

This book on the first major battle on the war is a classic. It is a story about the soldiers love of one another, truly shows the bonds of war amongst the participants. The story is well written and narrated. Hal Moore's leadership made the difference in the out come of the battle. It is dedicated to both the American and the North Vietnamese soldiers who fought the battle. I would recommend this book to any one interested in the Vietnam war.

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