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Mrbooky
Mrbooky rated it 7 years ago
When all was going according to plan in the mountains . The unexpected happened decisions were crucial . Soon Marcus luttrel , Danny dietz , Matthew Axelson and Micheal P Murphy found themselves in an all out fierce gun fight with a whole battalion of the talibans which were estimated around 200 mem...
For Those About to Read
For Those About to Read rated it 11 years ago
First of all, I just want to say that I have an incredible amount of respect for our military. Two of my uncles were in Vietnam with numerous other uncles and cousins serving in the armed forces. I support every single soldier whether they have been in combat or not. No matter what their job is, eac...
Krycek
Krycek rated it 11 years ago
In 2005 a team of US Navy SEALs conducting a mission in north-eastern Afghanistan encountered heavy opposition from Taliban forces. After receiving catastrophic losses, an additional team of SEALs designated as a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) was flown in on a chopper operated by the US Army's 160th SO...
halfmanhalfbook
halfmanhalfbook rated it 11 years ago
This naval thriller has a slightly unbelievable plot, where France has been approached by a prince from Saudi Arabia who has had enough of the prolific spending of the current royal family and has decided that a coup is necessary to bring back a more restrained order to his country.France agrees to ...
halfmanhalfbook
halfmanhalfbook rated it 12 years ago
I have read a few of Patrick Robinson's naval thrillers. Had been lent this one, and then found a copy on my shelf. Read one book, clear two.It is a fairly simple plot, the Russians are getting nervous about the Siberians clamour for independence so they can sell their oil to the highest bidder, and...
nouveau
nouveau rated it 12 years ago
a work referenced in Sebastian Junger's War and Sean Parnell's Outlaw Platoon, Luttrell's piece has already become part of the Afghan "canon," and describes in vivid detail a behind-enemy-lines mission that results in the decimation* (in the modern sense) of a SEAL team.* note decimation in the Roma...
The Book Geek
The Book Geek rated it 13 years ago
I love all of Evans' novels (well the fiction ones), and this one in particular became a favorite that has lasted through my evolving tastes. I need to do another re-read again....it's been a while even though I must have read this 5 times if I've read it at all. :)
EricCWelch
EricCWelch rated it 15 years ago
Lawrence MacDonald, a former VP at Lehman Brothers, recounts his rise within the broker profession and the precipitous fall of Lehman brothers which he blames almost entirely on just eight people, including Richard Fuld. They were the ones promoting over-leverage and investment in risky investments...
Jessicathecat
Jessicathecat rated it 15 years ago
2/12/2010
"Check Six"
"Check Six" rated it 16 years ago
Riveting, heartbreaking, inspiring, honest, best combat action description ever written. You won't believe what these guys go through and can endure. Not an easy book to read if you don't have an open mind. Challenges you to leave the detachment of a war observer behind and think about the consequen...
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