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 Posted: 09/04/04 - 05:41 Post subject: Book Review: American Soldier by General Tommy Franks
General Tommy Franks was commander of CENTCOM (Central Command) during Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
This is an autobiography of that goes through his boyhood life in Midland, Texas to the jungles of Vietnam, posts in Germany, Korea, Washington DC, Tampa, and ending in the desert of Iraq.
Being an avid reader of military history. I was very interested in reading this book. I was able to read a lot of what goes on behind the scenes of planning, and preparing for war.
Excellent book, by a very interesting man, who served his country with honor.
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Posted: 09/04/04 - 08:18 Post subject:
This one is really hot on the reserves lists, as well as few other political nonfiction books. I want to read it, but my library has yet to order it  Did you read Imperial Hubris by Anonymous? It sounds good too.
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Cappy
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Posted: 09/04/04 - 08:56 Post subject:
Haven't read that one Shelee. Do you think I would like it?
I bought this book the day it was released.
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Posted: 09/04/04 - 12:00 Post subject:
cant wait to read it. Always like reading books from a true insider not a historian with hindsight.
I'll swap you some mags Greg for that one.
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Posted: 09/04/04 - 13:04 Post subject:
I'm interested in reading this one. Glad to hear it is good. Might have to put it on reserve after the honeymoon.
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Posted: 09/08/04 - 09:39 Post subject:
It's on my list too.
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Posted: 10/08/04 - 17:57 Post subject:
Just finished it. Loved it. TF was an awesome commander. He truly wanted the buck to stop with him and he would be responsible for the decisions. I like that in a leader.
The only battlefield commander I think is better is Harold Moore.
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Cappy
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Posted: 10/08/04 - 18:02 Post subject:
| rtpd113 wrote: | Just finished it. Loved it. TF was an awesome commander. He truly wanted the buck to stop with him and he would be responsible for the decisions. I like that in a leader.
The only battlefield commander I think is better is Harold Moore. |
I agree rt, excellent comparison, LTG Moore, was an excellent commander.
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Posted: 10/09/04 - 08:53 Post subject:
thanks for the review I saw this book and was wondering if it was worth buying. Now I know it is.
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Posted: 10/12/04 - 23:03 Post subject:
Yes, this book is well worth reading.
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Posted: 10/13/04 - 07:38 Post subject:
| AlaninTX wrote: | | Yes, this book is well worth reading. |
especially for a Texas guy. He loves Texas and loved when he went back .
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Cappy
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Posted: 12/06/04 - 11:03 Post subject:
Finished it a few weeks ago. Great book. Shows you how to be a leader not just in words but also in action.
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