Diego Garcia: Creation of the Indian Ocean Base

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Summary: Out of date
Review: It's a decent book and the legwork is first rate. Unfortunately, its about 12 or 13 years to late. Several things have changed on the island, including it's ownership. The mauritians have won a court battle that turns the island back over to them. The military life has been expanded, and the relationship between the groups involved have changed slightly.

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Summary: Diego Garcia Ex-resident Here!
Review: Most people's reaction when I tell them that I was stationed there, I get this lost look on their faces. Yes, this British territory is an unknown to many people. Some even thought that it lies somewhere in Mexico. HA! I'm in the US Navy. I happen to see this book online here at Amazon. I was so eager to get it right away that I went to my local bookstore to find it. Sure enough, there it is! Anyway, the book clearly defines island life. The way it REALLY began. Not just about creating an American presence there back in the 1970's. But, it's about the local natives that hail from Maurtitius. These people currently live on the island as workers to support the military. Back in the Cold War and the Persian Gulf War, this island was a true importance of our national interest in the Indian Ocean region. This book historical's insight gave me memories of my one-year service there. Alot of them were places I've seen and came across while I was on the island. The island is rich and full of natural beauty. I dub it "work/paradise". I worked there and "vacationed" there. For those who are going to get stationed there, give this book a try. You might even outsmart the British with your knowledge of the island beforehand. They might buy you a drink! It's bad enough we outnumber them on the island population-wise. For us DG vets, this might be our memoirs.