TypicalFish 0 #1 September 23, 2008 Anyone read this book? If not, you should, even if you are not a fan of that type of book, it gives you an insight into what war is really all about and the difficult and often deadly tasks undertaken EVERY DAY by our fighting soldiers. I found some of the choices made and actions undertaken by Luttrel and his comrades interesting (not in any way, shape or form questioning his or their patriotism, skills, or bravery; I mean read the book, good lord). I found some of the situations he and they found themselves in morally and tactically ambiguous (at best) and am curious as to anyone else's take on it. Recognize this is NOT "Monday Morning Quarterbacking", I just found some of the situations thought provoking and questioned what choices I would have made. These guys made the ultimate sacrifice for their country (i.e., you and I), and did so in a manner that spoke tremendously to their honor and gallantry."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWL71 0 #2 September 23, 2008 I have not read it but the synopsis on Amazon sounds really interesting. Thanks for the info as I have been looking for a good book to read. This will tide me over until the new Flynn novel comes out next month.The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #3 September 23, 2008 I read it when it first came out and it is still on my nightstand. Danny's memorial is a couple miles from my office. On memorial day, I take the little flags they stick in my lawn and place them at his statue. The movie rights were purchased by Peter Berg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #4 September 23, 2008 I read portions of it while shopping at Barnes and Noble book store. I found the conversation between the four men as to either kill the man and young boy that stumbled across them or set them free. Killing them seemed to be a good choice if they wanted to live, however the likely hood of ending up on CNN as Murdering Dogs and put away for the rest of their lives was also a concern. Ultimately they made a decission to let them go only to be faced with no less than 150 to 200 men with guns a few hours later. I'm not sure if I remember all the details of the story, however I believe a total of 19 American servicemen gave their lives because of that decission. I think the numbers were 3 Navy Seals killed while on that mountain ridge and 16 Rangers shot down in a Helicopter trying to rescue them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #5 September 23, 2008 8 SEALS and 8 Rangers were in the helicopter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #6 September 23, 2008 It was actually 8 SEALs and and 8 SOAR guys..."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangdiver 1 #7 September 23, 2008 I have not read this book but spoke to my son who was a Ranger for five years. He did two trips to Afghanistan and two in Iraq. He has had similar situations happen. You either shoot to kill once your position has been compromised or move. From what I heard these guys never moved once their position was compromised and that is what proved to be the fatal mistake. "Mans got to know his limitations" Harry Callahan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #8 September 23, 2008 QuoteIt was actually 8 SEALs and and 8 SOAR guys... Correct. I said Rangers because I'm guessing a lot of guys are unfamiliar with SOAR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #9 September 23, 2008 QuoteQuoteIt was actually 8 SEALs and and 8 SOAR guys... Correct. I said Rangers because I'm guessing a lot of guys are unfamiliar with SOAR. It's all the same beret."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
