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Summary: How else you gonna know?
Review: A story that would have been lost. Free press serves big time again. Live your history.
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Summary: Mr. Plaster and all of SOG; my deepest respect!
Review: All of my life I have wanted to get to talk with someone in the: US SPECIAL FORCES, and here what it was like in Vietnam! I was a youngster at the time of the Vietnam War, all safely snug in the protection of my parents and school! I am 40 now, and have come to realize how lucky I was at not having to go to the war! I can still remember one June day in 1970 when a boy down the road was killed in Nam, and his mom's reaction to it, and my brother-in-law going there, and coming home a different person! After seeing John Plaster's great book, and his follow-up photo history; along with the show on SOG on the History Channel; it made me come to realize what the "true" meaning of our flag is; and what it constantly takes, (sacrifice) to be in a country where freedom is """"""""really""""""" taken for granted in today's society! I work around many young men that recently graduated from school; and how disrespectful and disobedient they are to taking simple orders from our foreman! I always say to myself: " what they, and many in today's society needs is to go through the ordeals that you all had to endure" ! I respectfully and humbly want to thank all of you " SOG" mrmbers and all who served in Vietnam and all foreign wars; so that we are all here, today, still, free and able to do as we please; in a democratic society! Everyone's always complaining about work being "too" hard, or life being too much to bear! Well after reading Mr. Plaster's book and photo history, it's made me appreciate life, living and living in a democratic society so much more! We " in America" daily take so much for granted! I loved and respected your works so much; Mr. Plaster; that I purchased 2 copies "of each" your book and pgoto history; i of each for myself; and i of each for my son when he is older; so that we can always: respect, remember, thank , admire and always remember what, "you" the brave and great men and women of SOG did for our country! If I was given the chance: I;d do the same for " all of you " brave and daring men; who believes in the same ideals that i was raided to believe in: Our country, flag and democracy>>>>>>>>>>>FREEDOM<<<<<<<<<<<! mY DEEPEST AND HUMBLIST RESPECT AND GRATITUDE TO YOU ALL! gOD bLESS YOU ALL; NOW AND FOREVER! aNYONE WHO WANT'S TO KNOW ABOUT THE "ELITE" OF THE ELITE SPECIAL FORCES UNITS IN VIETNAM, must buy Mr. Plaster's book and photo history! I bought 2 of each, and will never regret doing so! God Bless you all, SOGGERS and all who served in Southeast Asia! Thanks for preserving my and my families freedom and democracy!
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Summary: Mr. Plaster and all of SOG; my deepest respect!
Review: All of my life I have wanted to get to talk with someone in the: US SPECIAL FORCES, and here what it was like in Vietnam! I was a youngster at the time of the Vietnam War, all safely snug in the protection of my parents and school! I am 40 now, and have come to realize how lucky I was at not having to go to the war! I can still remember one June day in 1970 when a boy down the road was killed in Nam, and his mom's reaction to it, and my brother-in-law going there, and coming home a different person! After seeing John Plaster's great book, and his follow-up photo history; along with the show on SOG on the History Channel; it made me come to realize what the "true" meaning of our flag is; and what it constantly takes, (sacrifice) to be in a country where freedom is """"""""really""""""" taken for granted in today's society! I work around many young men that recently graduated from school; and how disrespectful and disobedient they are to taking simple orders from our foreman! I always say to myself: " what they, and many in today's society needs is to go through the ordeals that you all had to endure" ! I respectfully and humbly want to thank all of you " SOG" mrmbers and all who served in Vietnam and all foreign wars; so that we are all here, today, still, free and able to do as we please; in a democratic society! Everyone's always complaining about work being "too" hard, or life being too much to bear! Well after reading Mr. Plaster's book and photo history, it's made me appreciate life, living and living in a democratic society so much more! We " in America" daily take so much for granted! I loved and respected your works so much; Mr. Plaster; that I purchased 2 copies "of each" your book and pgoto history; i of each for myself; and i of each for my son when he is older; so that we can always: respect, remember, thank , admire and always remember what, "you" the brave and great men and women of SOG did for our country! If I was given the chance: I;d do the same for " all of you " brave and daring men; who believes in the same ideals that i was raided to believe in: Our country, flag and democracy>>>>>>>>>>>FREEDOM<<<<<<<<<<<! mY DEEPEST AND HUMBLIST RESPECT AND GRATITUDE TO YOU ALL! gOD bLESS YOU ALL; NOW AND FOREVER! aNYONE WHO WANT'S TO KNOW ABOUT THE "ELITE" OF THE ELITE SPECIAL FORCES UNITS IN VIETNAM, must buy Mr. Plaster's book and photo history! I bought 2 of each, and will never regret doing so! God Bless you all, SOGGERS and all who served in Southeast Asia! Thanks for preserving my and my families freedom and democracy!
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Summary: You, The Men Of SOG, Are what America Is All About!
Review: I wrote my on-line reviews for Mr. Plaster's other Sog (1st) book, and after purchasing 2 copies of this book; as well, I've decided to tell just how I feel in my heart and soul for The US Special Forces and especially, the "men of SOG"! All my life since my brother-in-law came back from Vietnam, I've wanted to "tell the world" just what my "deepest" inner feelings have always been towards these brave,unselfish and heroic men! When I was growing up in 1970's, there, to me, were still down-to-earth athletes who played sports; not for the money, but for the "true" thrill and sportsmanship of "the game" . Today's society has had so many people turn bad, get filled with corruption and greed; nothing but negative things! No wonder "our society" today has so mush disrespect in it! I know for certain that those i know and work with; i sure wouldn't want to go into battle with them! Well! The men of SOG were a group of very patriotic and giving soldiers that were my true heroes; now and always! I have always had this deep-emotional respect for "our" US Special Forces! After reading the "great" SOG books by John L. Plaster; I just can't believe all they endured and sacrificed of themselves for us and our country! We as a nation should be giving so much back to these "great" american men; to whom if it wasn't for them; Democracy could have been a thing of our past! Thanks to them, we are still free and can do as we please each day of our lives! All everyone ever does around me at work or "in general" is complain ! Read these good John Plaster biik's and you'll soon understand what "real men" really wrer, and really were like! To go days without proper food, no food,water, to be shot , interrogated and tortured, and still believe-in and respect our country and flag; dispite all they went through! Yes America, this is really what "America" is truly all about, "sacrifice" for not only "our country", but of one another! WE need to reverse our steps in this country today and take a "good" look at (the past) and just the brave/heroic deeds these men did; so that "we" all could and "are" here, today in a free and democratic society! The "men of Sog) gave their lives for others, gallantly and never hesitated thinking about it! America, to them, came first and "our flag" You were told to do something and you followed your superior's orders! That's the way it was then! I, personally, see our society different today. There are "still" good people out there, however "we" should "all" count are blessing's that some of us never had to endure what the brave"men of sog) and all other vets had to! More should be taught in school today about these unsung heroes of our nation's past conflicts! To you, THE MEN OF SOG AND ALL US SPECIAL FORCES, I humbly and respectfully salute "you" all, and want to personally (thank you all) from the bottom of my heart and soul; so that I am still: alive, free and live in the USA, under a democracy, thank's to all of "you"! You were and alway's be "my lifelong" heroe's and role model's! I only wish more younger generation people could see more of what "you vet's" had to endure and sacrifice for our "great land"; and mayby "we" in the USA would be a more respectful and " greatful society than what we are today! Yes, our technology, today is fantastic, however men will never be of "the great" caliber that "you" the men of sog will always be, and stand for! tHIS BOOK REPRESENT'S THESE "REAL" American's, their battles, mission's and campaign's. Their self pride in one another; teamwork and loyalty to each other and our "great" country! These fine-brave men are like me; in that we may not alway's believe in a certain thing, or what someone say's. However they believed in God and Country and The American Flag and what "she" represent's, (FREEDOM)! They may not have liked something; however they followed order's and respected their leader's with gallant valor for our country! Why? Because AMERICA mean's something to them all, their loved one's and familie's, and alway's will! I will always feel the same as them all; and will alway's respect, admire and will never forget what all"of you" have done for our "great" land, called, AMERICA! If I had the chance, I would do the same for you all, as well! My hat's off to you all! My deepest respect, men of SOG, VIETNAM and "all" foreign wars! Mr. Plaster's books on sog "are by far" the best book's I've ever read! They told me "all" that I've alway's wanted to know about The Vietnam War, and special observation's/operation's there! These sog book's are many year's overdue! Thank's Mr. Plaster for finally bringing SOG "out" into the open, for those of us that were never there! Thank's a lot!
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Summary: You, The Men Of SOG, Are what America Is All About!
Review: I wrote my on-line reviews for Mr. Plaster's other Sog (1st) book, and after purchasing 2 copies of this book; as well, I've decided to tell just how I feel in my heart and soul for The US Special Forces and especially, the "men of SOG"! All my life since my brother-in-law came back from Vietnam, I've wanted to "tell the world" just what my "deepest" inner feelings have always been towards these brave,unselfish and heroic men! When I was growing up in 1970's, there, to me, were still down-to-earth athletes who played sports; not for the money, but for the "true" thrill and sportsmanship of "the game" . Today's society has had so many people turn bad, get filled with corruption and greed; nothing but negative things! No wonder "our society" today has so mush disrespect in it! I know for certain that those i know and work with; i sure wouldn't want to go into battle with them! Well! The men of SOG were a group of very patriotic and giving soldiers that were my true heroes; now and always! I have always had this deep-emotional respect for "our" US Special Forces! After reading the "great" SOG books by John L. Plaster; I just can't believe all they endured and sacrificed of themselves for us and our country! We as a nation should be giving so much back to these "great" american men; to whom if it wasn't for them; Democracy could have been a thing of our past! Thanks to them, we are still free and can do as we please each day of our lives! All everyone ever does around me at work or "in general" is complain ! Read these good John Plaster biik's and you'll soon understand what "real men" really wrer, and really were like! To go days without proper food, no food,water, to be shot , interrogated and tortured, and still believe-in and respect our country and flag; dispite all they went through! Yes America, this is really what "America" is truly all about, "sacrifice" for not only "our country", but of one another! WE need to reverse our steps in this country today and take a "good" look at (the past) and just the brave/heroic deeds these men did; so that "we" all could and "are" here, today in a free and democratic society! The "men of Sog) gave their lives for others, gallantly and never hesitated thinking about it! America, to them, came first and "our flag" You were told to do something and you followed your superior's orders! That's the way it was then! I, personally, see our society different today. There are "still" good people out there, however "we" should "all" count are blessing's that some of us never had to endure what the brave"men of sog) and all other vets had to! More should be taught in school today about these unsung heroes of our nation's past conflicts! To you, THE MEN OF SOG AND ALL US SPECIAL FORCES, I humbly and respectfully salute "you" all, and want to personally (thank you all) from the bottom of my heart and soul; so that I am still: alive, free and live in the USA, under a democracy, thank's to all of "you"! You were and alway's be "my lifelong" heroe's and role model's! I only wish more younger generation people could see more of what "you vet's" had to endure and sacrifice for our "great land"; and mayby "we" in the USA would be a more respectful and " greatful society than what we are today! Yes, our technology, today is fantastic, however men will never be of "the great" caliber that "you" the men of sog will always be, and stand for! tHIS BOOK REPRESENT'S THESE "REAL" American's, their battles, mission's and campaign's. Their self pride in one another; teamwork and loyalty to each other and our "great" country! These fine-brave men are like me; in that we may not alway's believe in a certain thing, or what someone say's. However they believed in God and Country and The American Flag and what "she" represent's, (FREEDOM)! They may not have liked something; however they followed order's and respected their leader's with gallant valor for our country! Why? Because AMERICA mean's something to them all, their loved one's and familie's, and alway's will! I will always feel the same as them all; and will alway's respect, admire and will never forget what all"of you" have done for our "great" land, called, AMERICA! If I had the chance, I would do the same for you all, as well! My hat's off to you all! My deepest respect, men of SOG, VIETNAM and "all" foreign wars! Mr. Plaster's books on sog "are by far" the best book's I've ever read! They told me "all" that I've alway's wanted to know about The Vietnam War, and special observation's/operation's there! These sog book's are many year's overdue! Thank's Mr. Plaster for finally bringing SOG "out" into the open, for those of us that were never there! Thank's a lot!
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Summary: It's about time! A comprehensinve no-bull history of SOG.
Review: I've waited a long time for book like this. Over the years I've bought quite a few books on special operations during the VN war, but none have provided all the information I sought in one comprehensive volume abounding with pictures. The chapters are logically divided by subject matter, such as history, missions, weapons and equipment, air support, etc.... Get this book!! It will change the way you see the Vietnam War. These SOG guys were the ultimate soldiers.
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Summary: A precious visual reference...
Review: If you already own John L. Plaster's 'SOG - The Secret History...' book then the text will be nothing new for you, but the photos most certainly will be. A unique and precious visual record of SOG classified ops' and fighting heroes. It truly would have been a tragedy if, as the US Government intended, none of these photos had ever seen the light of day, nor outlasted the end of the war. Thats what really makes this book so special I think. It's great that these photos have been brought together and published now, so they can serve as another vital and precious piece of SOG's 'public' history. A great addition to anyone's SOG collection.
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Summary: How else you gonna know?
Review: If you are interested in SOG, the Vietnam War, or special operations in general, you need this book. The book goes into great detail on SOG operations, equipment, and the people involved. The best part is the collecion of pictures which speak for themselves. Most are of them have never been published before and are some of the best I've seen in one source.This one is a must have! A tremendous work about a tremendous group of men.
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: If you are interested in SOG, the Vietnam War, or special operations in general, you need this book. The book goes into great detail on SOG operations, equipment, and the people involved. The best part is the collecion of pictures which speak for themselves. Most are of them have never been published before and are some of the best I've seen in one source. This one is a must have! A tremendous work about a tremendous group of men.
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Summary: Best Of The Best!
Review: If you think Mr Plasters SOG book is great, hey people, read this one!!!!! Its just as great! I have 2 copies of it . The photos and descriptions have greatly taken me to SE ASIA and put me right there with my all time heroes. It just doesnt get any better (book) than this!!!!!! The book in pictures alone made me appreciate/understand how truly brave, patriotic courageous and team players these men were and always will be in my eyes! God Bless you all, my lifelong heroes. Thank you for preserving democracy and the american way so that we can all still be free and safe today! God Bless, always, Tony Pache, Jr. Please do more books Mr. Plaster!!!!!!!! their the best! all of sog is the best! Now and forever!
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