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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 956 EAN: 9780980076325 Edition: 1st ISBN: 0980076323 Label: Richard Vigilante Books Manufacturer: Richard Vigilante Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: April 01, 2008 Publisher: Richard Vigilante Books Studio: Richard Vigilante Books Editorial Review: Book Description: Never underestimate the American soldier. That's the moral of former Green Beret Michael Yon's brilliant battle-by-battle, block-by-block tale of how America's new `greatest generation' of soldiers is turning defeat and disaster into victory and hope in Iraq. The American soldier is the reason General David Petraeus's brilliant strategy of moving our soldiers off isolated bases and out among the Iraqi people is working. Working to find and kill terrorists, reclaim neighborhoods, and help lead Iraq to democracy. Yon is no cheerleader. According to the New York Times, he has logged more time in combat situations in Iraq than any other reporter. When failed American leadership was driving Iraq into chaos and civil war, nobody told the story earlier or better than Michael Yon. The top brass was so mad that twice the U.S. military denied him access to Iraq. So Yon has supreme credibility when he says that we are finally winning, not primarily with our overwhelming technology, not with shock and awe destruction, but with the even more powerful force of American values--with the courage and leadership, strength and compassion of our soldiers. Iraqis respect strength, says Yon. They know American soldiers are "great-hearted warriors" who vanquish the Al Qaeda terror gangs that "raped too many women and boys, cut off too many heads, brought drugs into too many neighborhoods." But Iraqis also discovered that these great warriors are even happier helping rebuild a clinic or a school or a neighborhood. They learned the American soldier is not only the most dangerous man in the world, but the best man too. That's what turned defeat into victory. Here is the true, untold story of the American soldier and the courage and values that are bringing victory for America--and Iraq. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Finally!!An objective view of the rebuilding of Iraq. Michael is an excellent witness of the events, both the victories and defeats. Rating: - Proud to be AmericanThis book makes me feel great pride in our soldiers, not only for their bravery, but for their restraint as well. They are fighting enemies who use children as shields and weapons, yet give detainees respect of human life. They are definately on the "moral high ground" as Mr. Yon says. Mr. Yon reports, does not lean left or right; points out mistakes and describes achievements. I have an even greater respect now for our soldiers than before. Next time you see a soldier at a restaurant, pick up his/her ... Read More Rating: - Kindle PleaseI was blown away by the...reviews. I can't wait to read this book. It sounds just like the book I have been waiting for regarding the War in Iraq. Compelling. Inspiring. No nonsense. Unfortunately I have made a commitment, a rather large commitment, to the Kindle. So please somebody publish this book on Kindle. This book sounds terrific. Rating: - Desmosthenes (sp?) has found his manIf that ancienct Greek fellow in search of an honest man is still around, then in Michael Yon he has found his man. On a personal note I work with the US Army from time to time and so I have more chance to listen to people who have "been there" than most, and this book tracks well what I have gotten from these conversations. Yon's writing is simple and made powerful by the honesty of its search for Truth. As we come into a pivotal presidential election this is a ... Read More Rating: - Learn what is really happening.Michael Yon's book is an eye opener in what originally went wrong in Iraq and How General Petreaus has reversed the direction of the war. Michael predicts it will be over by the end of 2008. This book in non-political and the view of an independent author imbedded with the troops. A great read and great insight into the War in Iraq. |
