Описание: A gripping, fascinating story - A gripping fascinating story, enhanced by the fact that the story is real and provides a full account of Dr. Horton's experiences being thrown into heavy combat after just a few months of training. Recommended reading for all. Survival against all odds - in the trenches of Vietnam - I still can't believe they get out of there alive - couldn't put it down. This first person narrative of hand-to-hand combat in the trenches of Vietnam left me scared, glad to be alive and eternally grateful to those who died for my freedom Could not put it down - A friend had mentioned this book to me. Once I received it I could not put it down. Jerry Horton joined the army to simply be able to afford to go to college. 40 years later he has a PHD and multiple degrees but they were earned at a heavy price for this patriot. Jerry shares his experiences in Vietnam in an articulate, honest and direct assessment of his time in Vietnam, the men he served with and the horrors of war. Incredible story of leadership and survival. Shake N Bake Sergeant aka Instant NCO - Jerry Horton absolutely nailed the life of a "Shake 'n Bake" Sergeant when he tells the story of dedicated soldiers trained at Fort Benning, GA and then follows them to Vietnam. This book is not only absolutely dead on accurate but gives the reader every aspect of what it was like to experience the war as a Shake 'n Bake Sergeant. Instant NCO's were trained for only one reason - to lead United States soldiers into combat and they did it with heroic efficiency and effectiveness with limited resources. This book is not just a home run - it is a Grand Slam. Interesting, accurate, full of suspense and you can't put it down. This book should be required reading for everyone so they can understand that Freedom is not Free. There is a cost and sometimes that cost is heavy. Horton brings it all across in a nonstop action format. It is a great read If you really want to know what it was like...This has to be the most realistic 'must read' book to come out of the VN war. If you ever read any book about this war - this is the one to read. You won't put it down and you won't ever forget it From the book's review by the late COL(R) David Hackworth (most-decorated Vietnam veteran): "In 1968, the U.S. Army was running out of sergeants in Vietnam. Throughout military history, as least as far back as the Revolutionary War, sergeants were the backbone of the Army. This shortage of sergeants meant disaster in Vietnam. The NCO candidate school was created to solve this serious problem by doing one thing - train soldiers to lead men in combat. It was modeled after the Officer's candidate school but streamlined to meet this critical need for leaders in half the time. Graduates were known by most as "Shake 'n Bake Sergeants" or "Instant NCOs" since they got their rank fast from going to school. This book is the first time this important part of American history has ever been published. It is the first time anyone has given credit to Shake 'n Bake Sergeants - a credit that they so greatly deserved. At the time there were many who said they would fail. It seemed many did not respect them even though all were destined for front line positions. The book documents how they proved their worth over and over again as front line infantry leaders even though for thirty some years their sacrifices have been unknown." An unforgettable mixture of vivid realism, poignant sadness and unexpected humor. Once you begin reading The Shake 'n Bake Sergeant, you will find it hard to put it down. See www.shakenbakesergeant.com.
Описание: The Civil War posed a dilemma for American Quakers, who abhorred slavery as much as they hated violence. This Quaker memoir is a rare historical source that scholars will find valuable. It is rich in detail, and Civil War buffs and general readers alike will find it an engaging firsthand account of America`s most tragic conflict.
Автор: Sergeant Allison Название: Hydrology: Beyond the Basics ISBN: 1682866580 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682866580 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 23655.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sergeant Allison Название: Dynamics of Hydrology ISBN: 1641160497 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781641160490 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 17192.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sergeant Allison Название: Hydrology and Earth Systems ISBN: 1682865215 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682865217 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 24299.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sergeant Allison Название: Modern Hydrology and Environmental Water Management ISBN: 1682865339 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682865330 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 23494.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The revelatory inside story about Guant namo Bay--and the US government cover up--by the Staff Sergeant who felt honor-bound to uncover it: "A disturbing account...made with compelling clarity and strength of character" (Publishers Weekly). Staff Sergeant Joe Hickman was a loyal member of the armed forces and a proud American patriot. For twenty years, he worked as a prison guard, a private investigator, and in the military, earning more than twenty commendations and awards. When he re-enlisted after 9/11, he served as a team leader and Sergeant of the Guard in Guant namo Naval Base. From the moment he arrived at Camp Delta, something was amiss. The prions were chaotic, detainees were abused, and Hickman uncovered by accident a secret facility he labeled "Camp No." On June 9, 2006, the night Hickman was on duty, three prisoners died, supposed suicides, and Hickman knew something was seriously wrong. So began his epic search for the truth, an odyssey that would lead him to conclude that the US government was using Guant namo not just as a prison, but as a training ground for interrogators to test advanced torture techniques. For the first time, Hickman details the inner workings of Camp Delta: the events surrounding the death of three prisoners, the orchestrated cover-up, and the secret facility at the heart of it all. From his own eyewitness account and a careful review of thousands of documents, he deconstructs the government's account of what happened and proves that the military not only tortured prisoners, but lied about their deaths. By revealing Guant namo's true nature, Sergeant Hickman shows us why the prison has been so difficult to close. "Murder at Camp Delta is a plainly told, unsettling corrective to the many jingoistic accounts of post-9/11 military action" (Kirkus Reviews).
Автор: Sergeant Adeline Название: The Failure of Sibyl Fletcher, a Novel ISBN: 1530845033 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781530845033 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4638.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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