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Summary: It Wasn't Nice but It Was Real
Review: Donahue's books tell it like it was. Fear, friendships, courage and perseverance, it's all here. You can smell the place, feel the place and practically taste the place. This is as real as it gets.
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Summary: A soldiers View
Review: Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13Very True, like many other readers of this book im am still a highschool student but i found the book to be thrilling and knowledable. I am currently doing an English report on it. Thank you Donahue.
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Summary: A soldiers View
Review: Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 Very True, like many other readers of this book im am still a highschool student but i found the book to be thrilling and knowledable. I am currently doing an English report on it. Thank you Donahue.
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Summary: My First Look On Vietnam
Review: I am just a student in a highschool. I have not ventured out into the military yet. I had previously had no idea what exactly went on in Vietnam. Through this book, I was able to gain a view through a field medic's day. In that day he lost friends, gained friends, and killed enemies. He showed what it was like to do those and how it felt. Now I know and I am thankful for that view that I never had before. For people who don't know anything about the Vietnam War, I suggest you read this book.
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Summary: Not enough stars
Review: I could only give this book a rating of 5 stars because that is all Amazon provided. It is one of the best books that I have ever read on the Vietnam war. You pick it up and you can't put it down. Mr. Donahue's writing makes you feel like you are right in the middle of the action. After reading the book you will know a little about what the Blackjack Operations where. God Bless America and God Bless Jim Donahue for writing this book.
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Summary: Not enough stars
Review: I could only give this book a rating of 5 stars because that is all Amazon provided. It is one of the best books that I have ever read on the Vietnam war. You pick it up and you can't put it down. Mr. Donahue's writing makes you feel like you are right in the middle of the action. After reading the book you will know a little about what the Blackjack Operations where. God Bless America and God Bless Jim Donahue for writing this book.
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Summary: FEEL THE RUSH OF CLOSE QUARTER COMBAT WITH THE V.C.
Review: I have been reading war books for over 35 years now and am a decorated veteran of the Vietnam era. This book is excellent and contains some of the best descriptions of combat I have ever read. Very detailed account of a single day in the war. It was so realistic I thought I was going to be overrun when the gooks rushed the perimeter.
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Summary: God Bless the USA
Review: I just got done reading Blackjack-34 and could NEVER put it down! I read it in 3 days! Mr. Donaue really brings the war into your head and doesn't add all of the REMF bullcrap. Just dirty, bloody, and sweaty soldiers fighting, and dying for our great counrty. He lets you HEAR the bullets crack, the shrieks of friends, the whack of lead hitting flesh and bone. Best book on Vietnam that I have ever read! I can't wait to be a Special Forces soldier too someday.
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Summary: Every Battle Counts
Review: The Vietnam war was filled with thousands of firefights that history says are irrelevant. This book shows you how that is wrong and these battles mattered greatly. James Donahue writes another great book about his experiences in the Vietnam War & one such firefight. James Donahue was a Green Beret medic serving with the Mobile Guerrilla Force. This mixed American/Cambodian unit pentetrated enemy sancutuaries conducting guerrilla warfare before getting out. But on July 18, 1967 the Mobile Guerrilla Force got involved in a static battle with a VC battalion. The writing is very vivid & strong making you feel like you are there. Some of the most tense parts of the book is when James does his combat medicine under fire. When he ges shot in the head you will not be able to put down this book. You feel the desperation of being surrounded by the enemy & surviving to fight another day. After reading about this days carnage the author includes a newspaper excerpt stating how authorities reported no significant ground action that day. This book helps show that each battle is significant in its own way especially if your the one ducking the bullets. Get this book if you are interested in Special Forces, what the Vietnam war was like, or to learn about history.
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Summary: Interesting story
Review: This book is a real good read, especially all the information on the use of bobby traps and mines. The mentioned fights are outstanding and well told.
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