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The Lieutenants (Brotherhood Of War #1)
They were the young ones, the bright ones, the ones with the dreams. From the Nazi-prowled wastes of North Africa to the bloody corridors of Europe, they answered the call gladly. It was their duty, their job, their life. They marched off as boys, and they came back--those who made it--as soldiers and professionals forged in the heat of battle...
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
November 15th 1986
by Jove
(first published 1982)
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I think I read this the first time when I was twelve or thirteen. I remembered bits and pieces and was glad to find it again.
It starts during World War II and spans the end of the war.
There are actually multiple stories in the book, each moving off in different direction and occasionally bumping back into each other.
My favorite is the story of Isle and Craig Lowell. I guess I am a romantic at heart.
***Spoilers***
When he thinks he has lost her after being sent to Greece and then ends up back in...more
It starts during World War II and spans the end of the war.
There are actually multiple stories in the book, each moving off in different direction and occasionally bumping back into each other.
My favorite is the story of Isle and Craig Lowell. I guess I am a romantic at heart.
***Spoilers***
When he thinks he has lost her after being sent to Greece and then ends up back in...more
This entire series allows the reader to live through such telling events in american history in way that few books can deliver, as it is seen through the eyes of characters that (though fictional) live those events. It starts in World War II, then to the communist attempt to take over Greece, the Belgian Congo, Korea, Vietnam and beyond. Actual history mixed with plausible character interaction make for an incredible journey for the reader.
The series follows the same characters through their liv...more
The series follows the same characters through their liv...more
Captivating-- This book -the first in the series- grabbed me like a narcotic--I knew I was hooked in the closing chapters and now own the entire series- to work my way through-
I had just finished reading the Badge of Honor series-- so was lured to see if like most authors Griffin has spent himself and was now just making money -- Heck no-- this book's characters are as deep, as unique and interesting as the last series-- Griffin gives you a little of each but deep enough to interest you-- this...more
I had just finished reading the Badge of Honor series-- so was lured to see if like most authors Griffin has spent himself and was now just making money -- Heck no-- this book's characters are as deep, as unique and interesting as the last series-- Griffin gives you a little of each but deep enough to interest you-- this...more
When Joe recommended this book, I didn't want to read it because I thought it was another historical fiction book about war. This book is not about war at all, but about the characters Griffin masterfully creates. This book made me laugh nightly because of how it pokes fun of the military. If you've ever served, you've met people like these guys in the military, and you've been in similar situations as what they face. My favorite character is Lowell, a snot-nosed rich kid who gets kicked out of...more
Loved it and the whole series (1 through 8 so far). Does the Army really operate this way? It's a combination of "M-A-S-H", "Blacksheep Squadron", and "Winds of War" for a visual analogy. The series follows a group of soldiers from World War to Vietnam. Their heroics and their failures in their military and personal lives. Excellent read.
I am not sure if my expectations were set too high given the generally high reviews from its fans, but I felt this book was more a table setter for the series than a book that stood on its own as a great read. That said, I plan to continue with the series, so it will be interesting to see if my opinion changes as I get further into it.
I've read most of the Brotherhood series. I wish I could be a lieutenant again yet know what I know now. The early books in the series used sexual situations that Griffin did not see as necessary later. But a great read. I would recommend this book and the series to any one considering serving.
This is a below average soap opera. The author has written oodles of books in at least two series, and they have high ratings so i thought I would try it. Felt strung along because the book ends as a chapter would, not a novel. Equivalent to an average romance novel, but for boys.
Fans of Tom Clancy often enjoy W.E.B. Griffin as well. Like Clancy, Griffin concentrates on military men and military action with a fast-paced plot and historical details. This is the first in Griffin’s military saga, the Brotherhood of War series.
An outstanding work capturing in vivid detail the horror of war. The scenes moved along quickly and kept the reader wanting more. That to be is a hallmark of a good if not great author.
Excellent book! The characters were unique and believable. The plot had several surprising twists. And despite the serious nature of most situations in the book, it was really funny.
The only negative is that there was a lot of military abbreviations, which you had to get used to.
The only negative is that there was a lot of military abbreviations, which you had to get used to.
While this appears to be a novel of war, the focus here is really on the word 'brotherhood'. This is how the world operates when it's operating well - people looking out for people, extending kindness small and large in good times and in bad. The connections you make throughout your life can have a profound impact.
Again another great book from Griffin. Once again the build up of the characters is fantastic...and the final line of the book is one that makes me excited to read the 2nd in the series.
I read this series as a Cadet at the USAFA and loved it. Fifteen years later, I still love it. The characters are wonderfully developed and the story line is so intriging.
Not really my cup of tea but an interesting read nonetheless. Can't say the ending surprised me all that much. Don't think I'll read any others in the series though.
Great book! The series begins as WWII is coming to a close. Although the book revolves around the lives of military personnel, anyone would enjoy it. Griffin is a great storyteller and I cannot wait to continue the series. However being a military story, it does have a fair amount of strong language.
Eeeeh......something about this book makes it easy to read. Nothing really happens in the way of a story line, but the characters are fun to read
I don't think I'll read any more of this author - there didn't seem to be much of a story line if I remember correctly. It jumped around a lot.
I wanted to give this series 3 and a half stars, but I couldn't quite see my way to four. It's pretty compelling while I am reading them.
So much enjoy the characters of his books and this one is no exception. The bonus is some of the history of WWII along with a great read.
setting the tone for another great series. He has a complete understand of the history of the military in war
Great start to a powerful series, military soap opera is probably the best description for the series.
Read these years ago, but I read the Whole Series. Great look inside the Army and Army life.
This whole series was a gripping - I Thank my Dad for turning me to this spectacular series.
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole Brotherhood of War series and have read them all at least twice.
I loved this book. I first read it back in about 1984. Coming back to it now seems like hanging out with old friends who have not changed a bit. Griffin knows what he is writing about. His picture of Army life is certainly somewhat idealized and romanticized, but it is one that I love. This book shows an image of military culture that made it hard for me to leave the service. I'm going to re-read the rest of the series, but plan to savor it this time around.
One of the best series I have EVER read.....I still go back atleast once a year a reread them.
Started really slow but I was hooked by the end. Guess I'll have to read book 2.
Great read. The first a super series. Highly recommended if you enjoy military stuff.
Have read and re-read this series over the past 27 years and loved it.
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W.E.B. Griffin is one of several pseudonyms for William Edmund Butterworth III.
From the Authors Website:
W.E.B. Griffin is the author of thirty-six epic novels in six series, all of which have been listed on The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly and other best-seller lists. More than forty million of his books are in print in more than ten languages, including Hebrew, Chine...more
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From the Authors Website:
W.E.B. Griffin is the author of thirty-six epic novels in six series, all of which have been listed on The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly and other best-seller lists. More than forty million of his books are in print in more than ten languages, including Hebrew, Chine...more
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