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Summary: Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror
Review: Excellent writing in explaining the Web of Terror. Very timely in what is occuring in Global Terrorism. A book that should be read by American people and Government officials. It is the first book that I have seen that lays out a strategy to win the War on Terror.
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Summary: great read
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Summary: A Sober Analysis
Review: Generals McInerney and Vallely have consistently impressed me with their sober, professional analysis of the Wars on Terror and in Iraq. Unlike the "chicken littles" proclaiming "Quagmire" at the first sign of trouble, they showed the disciplined restraint one expects from seasoned soldiers (as a twentytwo year Marine Corps veteran, I know the last thing the troops need to see is a general panicking; as a professional historian, I know that what journalists say should be taken with a large dose of skepticism). This book provides informed insights into the past, present, and possible future of our struggle against militant Islam. Engagingly written, it will entertain as well as enlighten.
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Summary: An endgame with the right goals
Review: I believe these two generals are very insightful. Interestingly, we have even had recent denuciations of Islamist killing of civilians by Hezbollah and Hamas. That's a step in the right direction (I read it as please,Uncle Sam, don't come gunning for me.) Now, all they need do is show us by their actions they are out of the terror business. For example, turning in the weapons or showing us where they are hidden ie. which mosques and which tunnels, etc. and stop the suicide attacks. They may have gotten it wrong regarding Mr. Chalabi and the INC. This is a man I never trusted and the pristineness of the intel he presented at his INC Washington office seemed too good to be true. We shall see what else is learned about the two faces of Mr. Chalabi. Regarding the Iranians, Syrians and North Koreans, they are again on the mark. I certainly believe in the cockroach theory and it sure applies to Iraq. Al Zarchawi, his protectors (possibly Iranian Pasderan)and imported Islamist terror mongers certainly don't want democracy or anything resembling it in Iraq. Anyone who believes the surrounding Terror States of Iran and Syria, specifically, are not working feverishly to destabilize the country worries me. I hope some of our perennial Socratic doubters and nay sayers read this book as well. I know I have already lent out my copy to several people to read. Lets utilize this decisive plan and get the job done. Thank you, Generals M&V.
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Summary: Suffers from Bad Editing, Weak Writing, and Disjointed
Review: I bought a copy from Amazon.com since I had heard the authors on WABC's John Bachelor Show (10:00PM to 1:00AM week days). This is my second review. In my first review I gave it three stars. I thought I was a bit unfair so I pulled my review and re-read. But no, this book is indeed terrible and even one star is generous. Cut out Ollie North, do a proper edit and re-write and then maybe this will qualify as a reasonable book; an effort that the authors can take some pride in having their names attached. Otherwise it is an error in publishing as it stands. It is 200 pages large font and costs $20. and is a waste of money. From the 200 pages, subtract out 32 pages at the beginning where Ollie North carries on a disjointed rant against the UN loving liberals that hate American (his words) so it is 170 pages net. Actually I thought North's book he wrote as an embedded reporter in Iraq was not bad - but here he just goes nuts. There is no other description. He rants incoherently without limits for 32 pages and in my opinion ruins this book for the other two authors. North adds zero but kills the book. The rest of the book (170 pages with pictures) is sadly weak. For example what does Janet Jackson at the half time Super Bowl have to do with the war in Iraq? If you want a good book read "The Choice" by former national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. I put together a "lismania" list of 25 books that are all ten times better than this book and that is not an exaggeration; any one of those other books are 10 times better and some even agree with the authors' philosophy. My humble opinion. Jack in Toronto
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Summary: An easy read
Review: I wish that they had cited some of their references, as they occasionally make some amazing claims (even if it would have just been something like "a senior intelligence official"). They try to not go into the politics of it all too much, which is a good thing, as they tend to have some rather simplified views of some problems. The introduction by Oliver North is very biased (there's no mystery as to which political party he supports), but he does make some really good points. Overall the book is fairly interesting, and it's a quick read. The authors have some extraordinarily good analysis and describe things in a clear and intriguing manner. It's short and easy to understand, so it shouldn't take long to read it, and will definitely be worth it in the end.
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Summary: Too bad...
Review: It's too bad that people think of anyone that is not American as an animal that the world needs to be rid of. Perhaps there is something we are missing here, if we seek to understand other human beings even though we have different points of view it's possible that we can find some common ground and let each other be. If the U.S. had not so badly victimized these people, maybe they wouldn't hate us so much. Unfortunately this book does not illustrate any of that. It's a one way view, but I'm not surprised since the authors are regulars on Fox news!
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Summary: A Valuable Book
Review: Only two things detract from this book: a tedious introduction by Colonel North, and the lack of editing by an experienced writer and a geopolitician. Besides that, the book is a fine exposition on the course America must take in the global war against terror. The two generals who wrote the book can justly claim they "got it" as pundits for Fox News. On TV, they swam against the tide and correctly analyzed - and predicted - our quick victory over the Iraqi Army. Now, in their book, they analyze recent history in Iraq and Afghanistan and make cogent and professional military comments. And they do it without talking down to the reader. An example: a main reason for the failure to capture Bin Laden in Afghanistan was total reliance by General Franks on a Pakistani blocking force along the border. Recent revelations about Pakistan's sale of nuclear technology to rogue states adds to the gravitas of that charge. The book then gets to the core of the issue in Chapter Eight, "The Great Cause," in which the authors lay out a plan for destroying the global terror network. (Incidentally, they refute the notion that a cabal of pro-Israel, Jewish 'neocons' in the administration is setting US policy in order to benefit Israel.) In just seven pages (163-169) the authors remind us of the precepts that brought an end to the age of piracy on the high seas. Those axioms can also bring an end to the Islamic terror threat. Just as the dreaded Jolly Roger was destroyed by the cooperation of threatened nations, the denial of safe havens, and by dogged military pursuit, so can the Islamic terrorists be destroyed. This book is a fitting memorial to General Vallely's son Scott, who tragically died while serving his country. Finally, I take issue with "Jack of Toronto," Dr. Robinson, and his one-star "humble opinion." I read his biased review of a book on Senator Kerry's war record, and from that commentary and his uninformed opinion of this book, I must conclude he could use an editor himself - along with a vigorous undergraduate grounding in research and geopolitics. My own credentials, in case Dr. Robinson is interested, are: Columbia University, US Naval Academy, aircraft carrier pilot, Georgetown University Law School (Juris Doctor), and the International Security Affairs section of the Department of Defense. I also founded and edited The Journal of Defense & Diplomacy. If he did read "End Game" twice, he should read it yet a third time. So should we all.
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Summary: Not worth the paper its printed on!
Review: Quite possibly the worst book ever written. Starting with the prologue where Oliver North blames everything but natural disasters on liberals to the main body of the book that reinforces the notion that generals should really stick to military matters and leave issues of a political and diplomatic nature to the politicians. Truly poor selection...I'm glad McInerney is in no position to make the decisions he advocates in the book!
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Summary: An endgame with the right goals
Review: Retired military experts McInerney and Vallely reflect on strategy against terrorism. These two TV commentators have predicted several of conflicts with Web of Terror accurately and so this work on Endgame strategy is worth contemplation. They correctly purport continuing to take the offensive to them and any of their supporting cast of countries or allies that would aid and protect the ring of terrorist activities against our country. Correctly they deduce that the terrorists in the 80's and 90's saw our government as unwilling to challenge their attacks on American interests and even on our own soil with the First Twin Towers and the other overseas attacks, so they decided to step it up with 9/11. New government's continuing offensive threat to them both here and more importantly on foreign soil where they seek to operate out of is detailed here by these two excellent military strategists. I believe their frank and brunt summation that the Web of Terror does not want this offensive to continue is correct and should in itself be an enormous warning sign to Americans. But we have not only enemies outside but within as well, who seem to shy away from seeing this enemy and turn their crosshairs on what should be friendly targets. Especially impressed by their astute insight that the cultural image that much of our own elite media and academia projects to overseas is not what general American public is about or condones, but this only fuels Radical militants who are fueled by such immorals. This is fine work on dealing with terrorism which certainly has already gained enormous strides against terrorists, but needs to find more unity. This fine book should help aid more to realize taking the war to them is best strategy.
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