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Summary: It is a typical NATO book....
Review: It is a typical US book about how would NATO win war if Warsaw pact fought as NATO thought that Warsaw pact would fight. I am afraid that if something like WW III happened (thanks God it did not), Warsaw pact had to fight more desperately with full hand of very dirty (i.e. NBC) weapons. The behaviour of soldiers of Warsaw pact (mainly Russians, of course) is described very funny, mainly for people who are from Eastern Europe like me (I am from former Czechoslovakia). Quite funny are described also (Western) Germans. There are many clichés, stolen from other books or military movies (for example The bridge of Remagen in a final sequence or Kalahani's book about Yom Kippur 1973 war in a beginning of book). Nevertheless, when author writes about what he perfectly knows (US Army), he is very good. Some fighting scenes are very exciting...
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Summary: Realistic modern warfare
Review: Just an incredibly interesting, smart and realistic novel about a potential modern warfare - that is, before the east block collapsed !
You just have to read it one shot !
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Summary: WWIII from a Limited Perspective
Review: Reading this book in the 21st century, this story is definitely dated. The major combatants are no longer diametrically opposed, and the concept for the novel is not as plausible as it was at the time it was written. That is the critical part, however, I really enjoyed the book. I still have my copy of Red Storm Rising and this one has earned a place on my bookshelf beside it.Coyle does an excellent job. The story provides a minimal intro to the conflict and a minor side show with the evacuation of the servicemen's families, but the meat of the story is the telling of the combat actions. I haven't been in an M-1, so I have to assume that the details are accurate enough. However, I have driven, fired and TC'ed an M-60 during training at Knox, so I can say that the author has given a pretty good feel for the armored attitude and experience. Coyle tells the story from the perspective of company commander and based upon my own limited experiences has much of the details, as far as the operational and planning side, of command correct as well. Given all of the above, my biggest complaint about the book was that I wanted the story to last longer; I was enjoying it too much to want it to end.
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Summary: Inspiring...A brutal description of war
Review: Team Yakee is an outstanding look at how war affects people and personalities. Coyle used authentic tactics and real to life descriptions of the ups and downs of combat. A great novel. I also like his use of maps, glossaries, and how he switches between the US and USSR. Great Job!
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Summary: One of the best books ever written.
Review: Team Yankee is a classical story which everyone who likes a good war story should read. Harold Coyle is a writer who knows all the little details of life in the armoured infantry. This makes his books (and especially Team Yankee)a pleasure to read.
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Summary: Chilling realism.
Review: TEAM YANKEE is a great novel, Harold Coyle has proven his skill with this ultra-realistic novel of war in Europe. I just read the recently published WWII novel THE TRIUMPH AND THE GLORY, and it was interesting to compare the styles and technique of two very fine military fiction writers.
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Summary: Team Yankee RULES!!!
Review: Team Yankee was the first book I ever read involving a likely war scenario, and its the best I've read since. I may only be 14, but I've read lots about war,and have heard many stories from my family. So I know what war can be like, and Harold Coyle describes it wonderfully, in likely situations. All I really have to say is that Team Yankee is one of the greatest thrillers out there.
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Summary: Action Only
Review: The book provides you with one thing - combat action. If you are looking for a Clancy type lead up and details do not look here, but if you are looking for raw action then this is it. It is kind of like watching a Chuck Norris movie, you know it is not going to win any awards or make you think too much, but it is fun and you love it when the bad guys gets it.
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Summary: Action Only
Review: The book provides you with one thing - combat action. If you are looking for a Clancy type lead up and details do not look here, but if you are looking for raw action then this is it. It is kind of like watching a Chuck Norris movie, you know it is not going to win any awards or make you think too much, but it is fun and you love it when the bad guys gets it.
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Summary: Third World War : August 1985
Review: There are a number of reviews here that mention the lack of 'the big picture' and 'political depth'. True. That depth was offered up in 'Third World War : August 1985' by Sir John Hackett, a senior NATO general. Hackett's tale, written in 1977, was at the other extreme; too dry and impersonal. This is the book 'A reader from Alexandria, VA' refered to when he said the missile strikes were straight out of another WWIII novel. Coyle used Hackett's WWIII as the framework upon which to hang the story of a small combat unit, fleshing out the General's big picture with a view from gunsights. Read both books for the total story and a more complete understanding of Cold War military thinking.
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