In December 2001, Green Berets novelist Robin Moore traveled to Afghanistan, where he witnessed some of the heaviest fighting between U.S. S...
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Jun 05, 2011
Travis
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Do not buy this book.
It claims to be an account of the Special Forces that organized the Northern Alliance and brought the fight to the Taliban in the dark days after September 11. Instead, it is a highly fictionalized account that was denounced by its author (Moore) due to much tampering and misinformation inserted by a ghostwriter/informant. The book itself is completely laughable and absurd, full of he-man chest-thumping macho bullshit. This fraud is a true disservice to the More...
It claims to be an account of the Special Forces that organized the Northern Alliance and brought the fight to the Taliban in the dark days after September 11. Instead, it is a highly fictionalized account that was denounced by its author (Moore) due to much tampering and misinformation inserted by a ghostwriter/informant. The book itself is completely laughable and absurd, full of he-man chest-thumping macho bullshit. This fraud is a true disservice to the More...
Apr 28, 2010
Jon
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I read this book some time ago in 2003. This is the same author that wrote Green Berets - the book made into a movie which John Wayne starred in. Quite some time between books. Robin Moore is an excellent writer as I have read all of his books. What I recall of the book was quite enlightening and refreshingly honest waqy of looking at our Special Forces attempts to find Bin Laden. The book was written in such a way that the author was convinced we would have found Bin Laden already - we kno
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Jul 23, 2008
Bob
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Decent writing. Interesting perspective. Eye Opening facts. But, really, how long can a normal guy like me read about people who are passionate about killing?
I'm not pro war. I'm not anti-war (when waged properly)...but I'm not someone who takes pleasure in war, as the author and the people in this book obviously do. This book did a few things for me: Helped clarify that war is dirty business, Made me realize that every country needs people who have the attitudes and passions t More...
I'm not pro war. I'm not anti-war (when waged properly)...but I'm not someone who takes pleasure in war, as the author and the people in this book obviously do. This book did a few things for me: Helped clarify that war is dirty business, Made me realize that every country needs people who have the attitudes and passions t More...
Jul 29, 2011
Beth A
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Terrific book about Special Forces in Afghanistan tracking down Bin Laden. After reading this book I was so disappointed in our government's lack of a sense of urgency to find Bin Laden.
Dec 30, 2008
Sean
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It's an amazing inside look at the US Special Forces work with the Northern Alliance in their attempt to destroy the Taliban and Al Qaida. The personal stories of the soldiers are very relatable, and seeing how the soldiers had to work in one of the harshest environments in the world spurred by their patriotism and duty to mission is inspiring.
Dec 03, 2011
Dennis
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More of a hagography of the special forces involvement in the original Afganastan conflict than a detailed accounting of the hunt for Bin Laden. Good 30,000 foot view of the operations against the Talaban, and a good argument for a change in army philosophy to include "nation building" activities in any future operations.
May 13, 2010
Robert
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Although I enjoyed this book a great deal at the time I read it, I did so on the assumption that it was a factual account. I've since learned that Robin Moore has disavowed the book and that it was largely based upon fictional, self-promotional information he had received from Jack Edema.
Mar 06, 2008
David
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Tremendous book, great insight and information. Well written, very clear and easy to understand on many levels. Sensational account of the abilities of our special forces in combat.
Mar 18, 2008
Selena
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Interesting because it shows the ever-changing politics of Afghanistan.
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