Customer Review: This exceptional story of US commandos and their allies the Montagnards, called the Yards, who were fiercely enemies of the North Vietnamese communists, is written by one of a three tours veterans in the SOG. John Plaster is particularly good in the way he reveals the magnificent acts of... more info
Customer Review: Vietnam is one of the most misunderstood wars in our history. Retired Major John L, Plaster takes you into the heart of what this war was about, from a military point of view and from the individual perspective of those courageous men who fought against tremendous odds. This is a chapter of the... more info
Customer Review: I don't purchase a book like this to read, I do so to learn. While Plaster and I are from the same school of learning, he had a much better curve than I obviously. He compiles tons of information that takes years of scar tissue to otherwise get a handle on.
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Customer Review: In November 2007 I got an email from Greg Nichols at Paladin Press, asking whether I would be interested in reviewing Maj. John Plaster's latest book, "The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting", to come out early in 2008. Of course I would. What a question to ask of somebody from a site called... more info
Customer Review: I read the book SOG, and as with any book relating true life war stories, you try to picture in your mind the people, surroundings and the enemy as they saw it. A Photo History, brought all of this to life for me. Excellent Book !!!
Customer Review: Having read the original English version, I figured I wouldn't get anything else by reading the translation. Surprisingly, this book is more than just mere translation. Many things have been updated, such as more modern equipment. Another great bonus is that all the calculations are done in metric.... more info