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Well written and often erudite history of one marines career. Born a brit, graduates from law school and enlists in the marines. Like soldiers and marines who fight for their buddies, not a cause, he finds meaning in executing his missions. Shows all ... Read More
War memoir is a great read, it’s exciting and takes you around the world for three decades. The author is a magnet for bullets and mayhem.
Andy's tactical and operational experience and commentary cover the scope of basic to advanced tactics study and discussion. This is not your typical warrior biography filled with battle scenes. It is more than merely one combat leader's thoughts on l... Read More
When the tempest gathers. Is an absorbing read in print, but it's an immersive experience as an audiobook. Col. Exhausted a highlighter throughout. Semper fi, cst.
The author forgives and explains follies with an integrity that permeates the reader. He draws on the grit, sweat, and raw emotion of war to tell a story as few can. It weaves these various colored threads into a richly patterned and textured narrativ... Read More
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Quality
I cant express the quality of this book
An outstanding read for both those who ‘have been there’ as well as those with littletono experience with the u
There are obvious similarities with sledges 34with the old breed34 and manchesters 34goodbye darkness34
Price
His book provides a human centered account of the wars we fought and the price we have paid
Andrews account of the terribleness of war the human frailty associated with human conflict and the price it pays on ones soul ... Read More
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The author is not only a fighter and leader but an out of the box thinker
Nor does he hold back on the real personal impacts these experiences have when we attempt to reintegrate back into the 34world34
Book wasnt fun readying but necessary to learn once again from the the mistakes of our national leaders
Competitiveness
It was an honor to serve with him even as a junior enlisted
He ultimately becomes a commanding officer of a battalion and special operations forces
He rose to be a colonel after starting as a enlisted private recruit
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- This product had a total of 498 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 9 2023.
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I almost feel unqualified to write a review having only served 4 12 years active duty including a viet nam tour but let me take a shot
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I would have given anything to have read this 55 years ago but was probably way to naive and immature to have understood it
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Not the typical geteven with former colleagues type of war story
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This book is not a 34heros tale34 as so many other modern military books are where the author tells of his various exploits and gallantry
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Rather this book is an informative journey through the last 30 years of the marine corps and the last 20 years of conflict in the middle east
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If you are a grunt you will know what i mean and if youre not
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Please read the book for insight
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Nor does he hold back on the real personal impacts these experiences have when we attempt to reintegrate back into the 34world34
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