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Summary: As good as it gets!!
Review: It is in keeping with his other excellent books regarding the Marines and their heroics just before and during WWII. I have only one question. Where are its sequels? The Brotherhood of War series was written in less than a decade. We are barely 18 monthes into the war, and have not seen a "Corps" book in over 2 years! Please, write some more.
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Summary: Grieved when I finished it!
Review: Marine veteran, 1st Marine Division. WEB Griffin has the best understanding of any author of how the military in general, and Marines in particular, operate. This was a super story, and does a great job of depicting how some REAL JERKS (Lt/Capt Macklin) get into positions of authority; and how some incredibly good enlisted guys, mustangs and regulars (Stecker, McCoy, Pick, Banning, Lt (USN) Lewis) make it work.I have book # 8 (In Danger's Path) on order, but was distressed to see how many negative comments there are about it. That's why I came back to read the readers' views of Book 7. I'm glad that we share enthusiasm for book # 7, and hope that # 8 isn't really as bad as the consensus seems to be. A friend has loaned me a copy of the "un-numbered" book of The Corps series (Under Fire), and I am almost dreading reading it, due to comments about poor proofreading, confusing changes in the histories of the characters, etc. I have also read the whole Brotherhood of War series, and thought it to be the definitive work of its kind on the Army. Griffin has been so great for so long; I really hope he isn't going downhill... God bless, JLG, Cpl USMC, 1953 - 56
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Summary: Grieved when I finished it!
Review: Marine veteran, 1st Marine Division. WEB Griffin has the best understanding of any author of how the military in general, and Marines in particular, operate. This was a super story, and does a great job of depicting how some REAL JERKS (Lt/Capt Macklin) get into positions of authority; and how some incredibly good enlisted guys, mustangs and regulars (Stecker, McCoy, Pick, Banning, Lt (USN) Lewis) make it work. I have book # 8 (In Danger's Path) on order, but was distressed to see how many negative comments there are about it. That's why I came back to read the readers' views of Book 7. I'm glad that we share enthusiasm for book # 7, and hope that # 8 isn't really as bad as the consensus seems to be. A friend has loaned me a copy of the "un-numbered" book of The Corps series (Under Fire), and I am almost dreading reading it, due to comments about poor proofreading, confusing changes in the histories of the characters, etc. I have also read the whole Brotherhood of War series, and thought it to be the definitive work of its kind on the Army. Griffin has been so great for so long; I really hope he isn't going downhill... God bless, JLG, Cpl USMC, 1953 - 56
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Summary: The most entertaining novel I have ever read
Review: This book got me back into reading books after a being severely burned out post college (it took four years to pick-up a book and actually read it and it would have been longer had I not listened to this book on tape.) I can't say enough about "Behind the Lines." After listening to this book I read straight through the series and could not put one of them down while I was reading. In fact, like one of the other posters stated, finishing them nearly brought me to tears. I will morn when "The Corps" series ends. If you are a military history buff and like action-adventure novels, then this would also be the most entertaining novel you have ever read. I promise. Thank you for the experience W.E.B.
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Summary: Good, but too much about beurocratic politics.
Review: This is the first book by Griffin that I have read. I read it because I enjoyed The Last Lieutenant so much that I wanted to read similar books that dealt with escape and/or warfare in the Philippines during World War II. The book was good but far too much of it was about the beurocratic battle to support guerilla warfare in the Philippines and not enough was about the actual guerilla campaign. This was more the story of the beurocratic struggle and internal politics necessary to support the efforts of the guerillas than the story of guerilla warfare behind the lines. Perhaps it should have been titles, THE POLITICAL BATTLE TO SUPPORT THOSE BEHIND THE LINES. Overall it was a good book. I just thought the title was a bit misleading and that there should have been more action. If anyone can reccomend good books on this same topic please do. I would appreciate it.
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Summary: Good, but too much about beurocratic politics.
Review: This is the first book by Griffin that I have read. I read it because I enjoyed The Last Lieutenant so much that I wanted to read similar books that dealt with escape and/or warfare in the Philippines during World War II. The book was good but far too much of it was about the beurocratic battle to support guerilla warfare in the Philippines and not enough was about the actual guerilla campaign. This was more the story of the beurocratic struggle and internal politics necessary to support the efforts of the guerillas than the story of guerilla warfare behind the lines. Perhaps it should have been titles, THE POLITICAL BATTLE TO SUPPORT THOSE BEHIND THE LINES. Overall it was a good book. I just thought the title was a bit misleading and that there should have been more action. If anyone can reccomend good books on this same topic please do. I would appreciate it.
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Summary: Esprit De Corps
Review: This novel by W.E.B. Griffin was absolutely wonderful. It accurately describes how the average guy in WWII became a Marine and then outfought the Japanese Army who had destroyed every opponent it had faced in the opening days of WWII. It also accurately describes how the "average man" became a Marine and then how this person selflessly gave of himself to destroy this evil force which could have realistically destroyed our democracy.The book also showed how the Espirit de Corps of the United States Marine Corp developed and why even in bootcamp today every Marine private sings goodnight to "Chesty" Puller the greatest Marine who ever lived.
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Summary: Esprit De Corps
Review: This novel by W.E.B. Griffin was absolutely wonderful. It accurately describes how the average guy in WWII became a Marine and then outfought the Japanese Army who had destroyed every opponent it had faced in the opening days of WWII. It also accurately describes how the "average man" became a Marine and then how this person selflessly gave of himself to destroy this evil force which could have realistically destroyed our democracy.The book also showed how the Espirit de Corps of the United States Marine Corp developed and why even in bootcamp today every Marine private sings goodnight to "Chesty" Puller the greatest Marine who ever lived.
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Summary: the entire series is excellent
Review: This series leaves you want more, Griffins ability to mix fact with fiction is unsurpassed. I truly hope the this is not the end of the series. The only drawback is you have to wait so long for the next book, although it does give you a good reason to go back and start to read the series over!
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Summary: I'm begining to understand what my dads war was like.
Review: Through Mr. Griffins books about the Corps. I am getting to know by dad better. My dad fought in many battles that are mentioned in Mr. Griffins books including Behind the Lines. I impatiently await the next in the series. I identify with his book the Beret's having served in the Special Forces in Viet Nam in 66 and 67. The type of friendships that develope in Mr. Griffins books are the type of friendships that develope when men are sent into combat. They can last a life time, "Rudyard Kiplings", poem "The Thousandth Man", is the best discription that any person could put to this kind of friendship. My dad just lost his Thousandth Man. They fought in two wars together and knew each other 60 years.Thank you Mr. Griffin for the empathy in your charactures and the research you put into each novel. Keep up the good work and please bring out the next in the series.
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