The Captains: Bk.2 [Hardcover]

W.E.B. Griffin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1989

This sequel to "The Lieutenants" is the second novel of seven in W.E.B.Griffin's "Brotherhood of War" series, a saga which tells the interrelated stories of four soldiers in battle, stretching in time from the Korean War to the present day.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Century (February 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0712625003
• ISBN-13: 978-0712625005
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

W.E.B. Griffin is the author of more than thirty epic novels in five series, all of which have been listed on The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly and other best-seller lists. More than forty million of his books are in print in more than ten languages, including Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, and Hungarian. Mr. Griffin grew up in the suburbs of New York City and Philadelphia. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1946. After basic training, he received counter-intelligence training at Fort Holabird, Maryland. He was assigned to the Army of Occupation in Germany, and ultimately to the staff of then-Major General I.D. White, commander of the U.S. Constabulary. In 1951, Mr. Griffin was recalled to active duty for the Korean War, interrupting his education at Phillips University, Marburg an der Lahn, Germany. In Korea he earned the Combat Infantry Badge as a combat correspondent and later served as acting X Corps (Group) information officer under Lieutenant General White. On his release from active duty in 1953, Mr. Griffin was appointed Chief of the Publications Division of the U.S. Army Signal Aviation Test & Support Activity at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Mr. Griffin is a member of the Special Operations Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Army Aviation Association, and the Armor Association. He was the 1991 recipient of the Brigadier General Robert L. Dening Memorial Distinguished Service Award of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association, and the August 1999 recipient of the Veterans of Foreign Wars News Media Award, presented at the 100th National Convention in Kansas City. He has been vested into the Order of St. George of the U.S. Armor Association, and the Order of St. Andrew of the U.S. Army Aviation Association, and been awarded Honorary Doctoral degrees by Norwich University, the nation's first and oldest private military college, and by Troy State University (Ala.). He was the graduation dinner speaker for the class of 1988 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He has been awarded honorary membership in the Special Forces Association; the Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association; the Marine Raiders Association; and the U.S. Army Otter & Caribou Association. He is the co-founder, with historian Colonel Carlo D'Este, of the William E. Colby Seminar on Intelligence, Military, and Diplomatic Affairs. Mr. Griffin's novels, known for their historical accuracy, have been praised by The Philadelphia Inquirer for their "fierce, stop-for-nothing scenes." "Nothing honors me more than a serviceman, veteran, or cop telling me he enjoys reading my books," Mr. Griffin says. Mr. Griffin divides his time between the Gulf Coast and Buenos Aires.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book!, November 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Captains (Brotherhood of War) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was another excellent book! I highly recommend this series to anyone who is interested in or enjoys reading about the military. You should definitely read The Lieutenants first though, because the story is progressive. Can't wait to read the next in the series!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner!, December 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Captains (Brotherhood of War) (Mass Market Paperback)

W.E.B. comes through again with a hard hitting fast paced novel. While the entire Brotherhood of war series is a spectecular blend of military action, espionage, and drama The Captians is the pinnacle of the series. The life of Lowell sees so many ups and downs in this book it would make most men fall apart but Griffin portrays these situations so realistically that I couldn't help but feel I was right there and feeling the emotions running through me. The key here is believability and W.E.B. comes through with flying colors. Well Done. Do yourself a favor and read this series, and make sure you take your heart medication before reading this particular book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is OUTSTANDING., February 22, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Captains (Brotherhood of War) (Mass Market Paperback)

An informed, and detailed look into the careers of the military officers in the Korean war. Check out "the Duke" and his men racing to the link up point, and causing havoc for the enemy.Find out what S.T. Felter is doing, and see what MacMillan is doing now. But read the Lieutenants first and you will be greatly satisfied