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Summary: First Clancy book I've read and it's my favorite!
Review: Chuck Horner reinvented the Air Force for success in Desert Storm through uncanny knowledge of Arab culture and savvy leadership of his men. I knew Chuck when he earned his first star and predicted 20 years ago greatness would be thrust upon him. He owes a lot to his wife Mary Jo!
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Summary: Tom Clancy should stay away from biographies & the NFL
Review: It was bad enough when Jack Ryan was replaced by John Kelly, certainly is was worse when the NF and Tom Clancy did not team up, however, the worst was this biography. General Horner may have been brillant as a fighter pilot and a commander, but his biography is pretty boring. I say this an old "brown shoe" navy man who flew in the same era as when Horner was a young lieutenant. I can not comprehend how any one with little or no military training could even pick this tome up. Too long, too technical and a little too self agrondizing.
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Summary: Excellent book about an outstanding man.
Review: I read the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I knew General Horner back when he was just starting to grow his pin-feathers and he is still the same person. This book demonstrates how a commander can balance the mission with compassion for his troops. Hopefully other commanders will follow his leadership.
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Summary: I worked for Gen Horner.
Review: I worked for Gen Horner during most of his time as Commander of Ninth Air Force/USCENTAF. I also deployed with him to Riyadh during Desert Storm. I can tell you that everything Gen Horner says is right on track, and that Gen Horner the person is as honest as the day is long.
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Summary: A true synopsis of the "power" in Airpower
Review: An insightful look at the thought process and the emotional, physical and financial toll of executing a war. Horner provides insight that few have done before him and doesn't hold any punches. The impact of those that did their job was obvious - this book provides the reasons behind the efforts.I highly recommend it.
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Summary: The Best Book Ever!!!
Review: This was the best book I've ever read. I reccommend all aviation enthusiasts and historians to read this book!
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Summary: I'm sorry but----
Review: I recently saw Tom Clancy on the news commenting on the situation in Kosovo. He claimed to be a miltiary expert. I'm sorry but researching the military and getting guided tours is different from actually having felt what it was like going inito the eye of the storm and this book shows it. I was in the Infanrty in the 1st Cavalry Division and then spent the rest of my time in Special Forces and Clancy doesn't have a clue what it's like to be there. This book is Clancy trying to make a buck. Check out the recent book about the Rangers in Mogadishu if you want good non-fiction-- BLACKHAWK DOWN. Excellent writer by a civilian about military ops. Or if you want fiction check out Bob Mayer's series about Special Forces. He wore the patch and carried the ruck.
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Summary: Right on time!
Review: The character studies on the leaders of the Gulf War finally shed light on the humanity behind the war touted as a technological marvel. Clancy luminates the true "stealth" weapons of the War--the leaders. Though the War is almost a decade behind us, this book is perfectly timed. It re-documents a War that heeded lessons of the past-- and led to success--while current current conflicts are flirting with the opposite.
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Summary: Air Warrior in the Persian Gulf!!
Review: Mr. Clancy, once again, authors a "must read" about one of America's greatest military commanders. In this book, Clancy collaborates with retired Air Force General Chuck Horner for an "inside look" at U.S./Allied air operations in the Persian Gulf War. As a result of the Goldwater-Nichols Defense Reorganization Act of 1986, during the Gulf War, General Horner was entrusted with new military authorities. The "Turf Warfare" between the American armed services that took place during the Vietnam War was no longer existant, and given military objectives with strings from the political leaders withdrawn, the General was charged with directing ALL American and Allied air assests during the DESERT SHIELD-turn-DESERT STORM period. This in an up-close look at General Horner, his indoctrination, development, and ultimate leadership in the arena of American Airpower. "Every Man A Tiger" tells the story of General Horner's relationships with the other military and political leaders, and how his heretofore career enabled him to be effective in the Middle East. As a combat fighter pilot, Chuck Horner learned the lessons of Vietnam, and helped re-structure the United States Air Force that was ill-prepared for that conflict because of the preponderance of the Strategic Air Command. For the person seeking to increase their knowledge of American Air Superiority and Aerospace history, Horner's story is "not to be missed." I would highly recommend this book for any individual interested in General History, Military History or Biography, or any other individual interested in this pinnacle point in American history and the United Nations.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: Clancy really did a good job with this book. I have also read the first book in this new series he is putting out "Into the Storm - A Study in Command" and I have to say that this book is much better. One would think that as it is the second book, maybe he learned how to put together a non-fiction story in a more readable and interesting way or maybe the co-author was just a better writer. Clancy has teamed up with the General that was in charge of the air war in the Gulf War, and has a done himself a favor getting someone as inteligent and engaging to work with. The book is basically three parts, the first section talks about the Generals career in the Air Force, the Air Force development from Viet Nam to the Gulf War and a touch of the politics involved within the different military branches. The second section of the book deals with the build up to the air war. The final section deals with the air war both the stand-alone part and as a joint effort with the ground war. The author does not give you an action packed, inside the cockpit type of story. What we do get is the process for building up the forces, developing a plan, working with the other countries and military forces and finally the execution of the plan. I found the discussions of target selection and the relationship between the air and ground element to be the most interesting. Overall this is a well-written and constructed book. It has a lot of value if you are interested in the Gulf War or just how current U.S. battles are planned and fought. From watching the nightly news you can see that many of the same processes and tactics discussed in this book were used with the current U.S. military efforts in Afghanistan
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