Customer Review: For those that thought our invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 was the first recent history we had with them since the Soviet-Afghan War, this book will set you straight. There are some lone soldiers operating on the periphery, carrying out U.S. foreign policy with respect and precision, and this is an... more info
Customer Review: This book takes you right in combat with the A-10 pilots in the Gulf War. The author takes advantage of the hundreds of interviews he made for this book to discuss interesting incidents not only from the point of view of the pilot flying but also from his wingman and other pilots in the area.
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Customer Review: Clancy created a good study in Every Man A Tiger. Like all Clancy books, it's filled with military jargon and technicalities, which I personally enjoy. Yet I also discovered after the first two Clancy books I read that his writing is often highly technical and plot-driven while his development of... more info
Customer Review: There isn't much more to say other than: The book is written in a very simple yet informative language even for an average person. However if you are a military aviation enthusiast, and want to read about what those guys went through and did back then as well as the environment they were in,... more info
Customer Review: The author, Richard Engel, has invested many of his most productive years in learning the middle east, including the arabic languages. He was the only U.S. reporter in Baghdad when the U.S. troops invaded the city. While the book is modest, it cuts to the heart of the problems faced by Iraqi's... more info
Customer Review: Heavy metal give you an idea of the power contained in a tank company. Specifically an American tank company. Almost makes you feel sorry for the Iraqis. But not quite; with any relevant lateral research, and current history study, you quickly realize this invasion was well organized (but quickly... more info
Customer Review: It's a MUST for people interested in flying the jets. And if you're flying F-16 simulator, maybe in some virtual squadron - man - IT'S YOUR BIBLE!
Fantastic book. Respect Keith!
Customer Review: Good case study which introduces the powerful concept of organisational drift. When operations start too often rules are too complex and too restrictive. So operators find work-arounds an informal alternatives. These work until one day circumstances mean that the gaps created allow an accident to... more info
Customer Review: I bought this book several years ago, as I was interested in reading from a general in logistics his memoirs on Dessert Storm. I did not approach this book seeking specific textbook information on: - Desert Storm
- Military Logistics From experience, the books that are written... more info
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