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We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - the Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam
Harold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway
Presidio Press, 2004
we were soldiers once and young
This is one of the finest most vivid true story accounts of the war in Vietnam these young men were the true heroes of there generation. if you saw the movie read the Book. a fascinating account of courage and heartbreak during fierce battle against NVA And VietCong ...
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Ambush Alley: The Most Extraordinary Battle of the Iraq War
Tim Pritchard
Presidio Press, 2007
Excellent Reading
I couldn't put this book down. I know very little about the Iarq war and found Tim Pritchards book to be informative and eye opening to the horrors of war. Excellent reading.
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Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East
Michael B. Oren
Presidio Press, 2003
Very In-Depth - Covers All Aspects of Six-Day War
Oren begins by looking at the context surrounding the Six-Day War. He looks at Palestinian terror attacks in Israel and their Syrian support, the plight of hundreds of thousands of displaced and angry Palestinians (from the 1948 war), Israel's eternal belief that it ...
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The Guns of August
Barbara W. Tuchman
Presidio Press, 2004
The best example of incompetence, war fever, rigid planning, and fear leading down a very dark path. Should be required reading
This book describes one of the most incredible examples where rigidity of thinking and planning led to events spiraling totally out of control. It also demonstrates how it is a very rare occasion that the consequences of a war are anywhere close to the belief of the ...
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First In: An Insider's Account of How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistan
Gary Schroen
Presidio Press, 2007
WORD OF MOUTH IS BEST
I purchased this book because I heard reviews from soldiers who served in Iraq & Afghanistan. All said this book represents the truth & not limited/censored press reports. I bought it because I wanted know the truth about various living conditions & the US progress ...
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Firefight: Inside the Battle to Save the Pentagon on 9/11
Patrick Creed, Rick Newman
Presidio Press, 2008
Can you handle the truth?
Creed and Newman have done an excellent job of researching and writing about the fight to save the Pentagon. The depth of research via fact finding and interviews make this a great read. If you want the truth of the emergency response to the Pentagon on 9/11, ...
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American Generalship: Character Is Everything: The Art of Command
Edgar Puryear
Presidio Press, 2001
A must have for your Leadership Development library
Mr. Puryear wastes no time with fluff. He gets right to the heart of leadership in this wonderfully written book. He has done a superb job in researching and interviewing each of the men he writes about. So, the information you'll receive from this book is both ...
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Small Unit Leadership: A Commonsense Approach
Dandridge M. Malone
Presidio Press, 1983
Well written
I am thoroughly satisfied with this book. Despite any descriptions that claim it is useful to civilian leaders I find that unlikely. The author even spends time in the first chapter to describe how very little of its contents are useful to civilian leaders and why.
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With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
E.B. Sledge
Presidio Press, 2007
Great wonderfully written book
I enjoyed reading this book so much I finished it in less then a week. Parts of it are featured on a PBS documentry called "The War" (Or somthing like that), anyhow, the book gives all the reader could ask for; loss, comraderie, and the absolute brutality of war. It is ...
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Warrior Soul: The Memoir of a Navy Seal
Chuck Pfarrer
Presidio Press, 2004
Never of guessed.
I would never have guessed that this book was written by a purely military man and not an actual writer.
My son is a navy seal, and though I was in the Marines, I don't know too much about them, so I try to read everything I can when I get the chance to try and ...
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Low Level Hell
Hugh Mills
Presidio Press, 2000
A truly great read
I have read many books on combat in Vietnam, but not one compares to Low Level Hell. Hugh Mills writes much like he talks -- with a rare combination of wit and wisdom that makes you want to say "tell me more!" I eagerly await his next book.
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1862: A Novel
Robert Conroy
Presidio Press, 2006
Puts the "alternate" in alternate history
I agree with many of the reviewers who panned this book that Britain completely outclassed the Union by any number of metrics in 1862. The reason this is an excellent book, however, is that it provides plausible explanations for why deploying that might would be ...
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Five Years to Freedom: The True Story of a Vietnam POW
James N. Rowe
Presidio Press, 1984
A fine literary and historical master piece
I served with 1st SFG during Vietnam. I knew Nick and the young soldiers knew about his experience as a POW. He was a fine and well respected leader within the SF community. The book is exciting and takes its' place within the accurate historical realm. To set the ...
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1901
Robert Conroy
Presidio Press, 2003
Totally underrated!
This is an excellent book! It isn't the start of a series, like some authors are fond of writing, but a well-written, fast-paced and adventurous book that has a beginning, a middle, and an action-packed and satisfying end! Based on something that was actually planned ...
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The Three Meter Zone: Common Sense Leadership for NCOs
J.D. Pendry
Presidio Press, 2001
Three Meter Zone
This is excellent reading for all business personel. It is down to earth, grass roots, management. Basically the author teaches that without training, cross training, and effective execution, sense of duty, loyality and taking care of your employees (soldiers),the ...
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