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Summary: Best Defense is Endgame Offense
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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Summary: A must read
Review: Starting with the forward by Col. North this book holds your attention. The Generals' book is well written and gives a clear, concise picture of the War on Terror and what our response needs to be in order to be victorious. We need to realize that we are fighting for our civilization and our way of life and we need to stand together to defeat the terrorists. This book is a must read and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: You can't negociate with terrorists
Review: That review from the person from Seattle is pathetic. These terrorists want to kill us. They don't care about common ground, they hate us just for being free, period. Its amazing even after 9/11 there are people that want to appease these people. Appeasement is weak, naive, and exactly what the terrorists want to hear. We need to confront terrorism and destroy it. It is the only way.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: The authors deal straightforwardly with the central issue facing not only the country, but the world. When explosions set off by the same affiliated groups rock places as far apart as Manila and Tel Aviv, Casablanca and Nairobi, New York and Mosul, Istanbul and Bali, Jakarta and Moscow, Addis Ababa and Riyadh and Baghdad - there can be no denying that there is a global war. The war was not begun by any one western power - nor by any one American administration. They have largely been on the receiving end. The stunning scope and primitive ends of the terrorists' actions make clear they must be defeated for the world to move forward. I know of no book that reflects a greater sophistication about the war that must be waged against the terrorists. I bought this for a Father's Day present- and then read it myself - it is both gripping and authoritative, obviously timely and convincing. This one is excellent - and I'd strongly recommend it.
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Summary: A great study of the issues
Review: The authors did a wonderful job outlining the problem and a response. The book is concise and well written. Even if the reader is not an anti-terror expert, their analysis proves very approachable. The authors give one a lot to think about in a very engaging manner. I think it would be very helpful to students of government, politics, and international or public affairs. It would also be a great choice for a book discussion group or current events group. In short, get this book. I am extremely happy I did.
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Summary: Essential Reading
Review: The Forward by Col. North quickly and accurately recaps events leading up to the real crisis we face today and why America and it's Allies have become polerized on the global terrorist threat. Next, out of the blizzard of information and disinformation coming at us through all media outlets, Generals McInerney and Vallely piece together the vital details necessary for understanding the life and death issues now facing America and the free world. But the Generals don't simply give you the bad news, they systematically lay out real world options, and in some cases, the only sane course of action, for (literally) saving America and our allies from unimaginable death and destruction. Before I read Endgame, I was already convinced the next attack upon America's homeland was not far off. I now realize I was being optimistic. Endgame is not the work of alarmists or retired military men out to make a quick buck from current events. These are American Patriots that have spent their entire careers protecting America and continue to do so by providing information essential to our understanding and acting upon the risks we truly face.
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Summary: These Two Know Their Business---End the Game
Review: These two retired generals are spot on! They were prominent during recent two terrorists campaigns on Fox, and now they put it in written form in a book. Follow this thought progression: Widely reported bin Laden saw America's tepid response to his terroist attacks in '80-90's as sign that USA had no stomach to protect itself or its interests---Bush changed all this --- In two years after 9/11 he has overthrown 2 of import Web of Terror---but war against terror not over --- many Americans seem against USA, and Web of Terror still active with possible access to nuclear weapons-- rush to stop them before --- who do you trust? These guys got it right before and during recent Iraqi conquest--media and liberals still spin and accuse, that's all they can do--fire pundits and call names and put fear-- soft diplomacy against terrorists? Their plan against this is not done with editing or fancy words or academia, but with world intelligence, military savy and well thought out thinking. And the best is this, one of their final thoughts: There will be all out fight to oust Bush administration, because the WEB of TERROR will NOT SURVIVE another four years. Four more years of Bush and backers like Generals McInereney and Valleley and types like them.
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Summary: A complete and clear view on the war on terror/policy
Review: This book offers a well thought out and clear alternative to the view that is commonly promoted by the liberal media (that the war with Iraq was not part of the war on terror). The 'web of terror,' which is discussed in this book is somewhat related to the 'axis of evil,' but includes more nations (even some that we are allies with). The book offers case-by-case foreign policy solutions to each terror or terror supporting state in the middle east and elsewhere. This is a good read on general policy for anyone who wishes to further develop their own view on foreign policy or, for liberals, to see a well put together case from the opposition.
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Summary: Blueprint for disaster
Review: This book represents the hardest-line right wing elements in and near the Bush administration. It cheerfully entertains plans for US attacks on Syria and North Korea. I agree with much of Mr. Steele's review above -- except when he calls the book "uninformed." If only it were! I fear it is informed on precisely one point, the extremists' agenda. Particularly interesting is the appendix, with photographs of the author meeting key figures before the Iraqi war. One of these is Israeli Defense Minister Mofaz. There is another person in the room, whose face has been blurred for security. It couldn't be Richard Perle?
Those researching the Bush administration may want to buy this book to add to their collection of evidence. Those wanting a broader discussion of terrorism and global problems can do much better.
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Summary: Complete the Mission
Review: Two of the sharpest national security analysts around have teamed up to capture adroitly the single most vital issue in the global war on terror: we must focus on the mission of ultimate victory; nothing short of that will suffice. Generals Vallely and McInerney impressed us all by their clear, precise and on-the-mark analysis during the Iraq War. They have consistently seen through the crisis mode that most US media operates in to recognize the larger picture. They bring this perspective to Endgame in a way that makes it a most compelling read.
Like it or not, we are a target for terrorists. Our very survival as a nation and as a civilization depends in our ability to recognize the nature of the fight and the absolute need to make a commitment to victory.
The authors present a compelling case for how we can win and even more importantly they explain the 'why.' What makes this war so vital to our core existence? This is a book that deserves a prominent place in the desk of every American concerned with the turbulent issues of a dangerous, emerging 21st century world.
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