Posted: 10/18/2002 5:18:02 AM EDT
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I finished this book not too long ago and wanted to pass on that I thought it was outstanding. It was written by one of the founding members of Delta Force, retired Command Sergeant Major, Eric L. Haney. How he obtained clearance to write this, I don't know. One revelation in this book was his stated belief that the U.S. knowingly abandoned approximately 150 POWs in Viet Nam. He also writes of his experiences during Operation Eagle Claw (Iranian rescue mission), invasion of Grenada and counter-sniping in Beirut. If these are subjects that you would find interesting, you won't go wrong by plunking down the $18 for a copy. Link provided for a better description of the book. [url]http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0385336039/qid=1034946066/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/102-7495680-6000917?v=glance&n=507846[/url] |
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I am half way done and I agree with you it is a good book to read. I loved the "selection process" chapter and the "preparing the force" capter (1st half of the book)which is all I have read![:)] The shooting exercise inside the killing house,with the Delta Team operators in training acting as both shooters and hostages---with live fire--will impress you of their capabilities as an antiterrorist organization! |
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Some of the good things the good 'ol Sgt. Major wrote are not quite accurate. Don't forget that he is trying to sell his book, and now he sells himself as a consultant to news agencies. He is especially popular on the "newsmags" Extra and the like. He is not "pro-gun" by any stretch, and only believes in firearms training/ownership by LEO and Military. He has burned a lot of bridges, and made some enemies of once good friends because he decided to use them to further his own personal agenda. He did not get clearance to write the book. When asked why, he stated that the Military is too inflexible (in his opinion) on certain things, and he felt that he was justified divulging his knowledge without prior approval. To answer any question, yes I did read the book. However, I refused to buy it as I didn't want a penny to go into his pocket. |