The Glory Guys: The Story of the U.S. Army Rangers

by Mona D. Sizer

From the eighteenth century to the twenty-first, the United States Army Rangers have been the elite group of men with specialized training capable of leading the way during America's most troubled times. Their missions are fraught with danger and awesome responsibility, and only exceptional leadership skills will suffice. In The Glory Guys, Mona D. Sizer brings us stories of the courageous Ranger Officers, whose names became associated forever with the men they commanded. From the French and Indian War to Iraq and Afghanistan, these brave men have led the way in war after war united by comradeship, patriotism, and pride. Read about Robert Rogers, American colonial frontiersman, commander of the infamous Rogers' Rangers, and the creator of the legendary "Rules of Ranging" which are still followed by the U.S. Army Rangers today. Join the "Gray Ghost" John S. Mosby as he takes command of the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry in 1863. Learn about the Ranger Training School as it exists today, as told by Robert L. Pickett, Lieutenant Colonel U. S. Army (Ret.). Read about Rangers throughout the centuries as they confront their scouting and leading the way onto the field of action, creating havoc behind the lines, and thwarting the enemy's plans--in short, acting in every way possible to keep the enemy from waging war effectively.

Genres: Military Fiction

304 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2009

About the author

Mona D. Sizer was a teacher, conference speaker and author of fiction and non-fiction works that included biography, history, poetry, memoir and short stories. A Valley native, Sizer was born and raised in Raymondville, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Texas Woman's University. Starting her career as a teacher, Sizer transitioned to becoming a writer.

Sizer was the author of historical and contemporary romance novels set in the RGV under the pen name Deana James, histories and biographies for Taylor Trade Publishing, a self-published memoir, short stories and contributed to several anthologies.

Sizer was a charter member of the Romance Writers of America® (RWA), was a member of the Narciso Marquez International Poetry Society and a lifetime member of the writer’s group Valley Byliners.
(Source: Museum of South Texas History)

Mona Dean Sizer wrote historical romances for Zebra as Deana James and a few romances as Rachel Davis.

She passed away on February 17, 2022.

Reviews

[patrick Lorelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book for me because it talked about history besides the Rangers. The stories were some that I have not heard about. Some of the stories I had read about but the book went into more detail about the stories.

[Rosie Beck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Each chapter is about a famous/not so famous armed forces person from the American Revolution down.
Pretty interesting historically.

[Amie · Rating 4 out of 5]

RLTW :)

[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finished 8/24/2015. The book was ok