Exposing the unique nature of the United States’ elite fighting force, this narrative reveals how covert operations are often masked to permit and even sponsor assassination, outright purposeful killing of innocents, illegal use of force, and bizarre methods in combat operations. Through this compelling memoir, the author reveals the fear these warriors share not of the enemy they have been trained to fight in battle, but of the wrath of the U.S. government should they find themselves classified as “expendable.”
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Daniel Marvin is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Special Forces and former Green Beret who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He lives in Cazenovia, New York.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I agree with the recent review that says he bought it because the detractors did not disprove the authors exploits. While it is almost impossible to prove a negative, it seems as though it should be relatively easy to discredit the author if he is being untruthful; and apparently a jury agreed. This mans experiences remind me of the treatment that Terry Reed, the covert CIA operative and Air Force intelligence veteran, got when he attempted to expose the agency using his company for drug trafficking out of Mena; while Reagans' administration was telling our kids to just say no.
Anyone who doesn't or won't believe that the Presidency is co-opted from Langley is delusional. I found this book to be very credible and supported by facts and evidence. Where is the other sides info?!
Anyone who doesn't or won't believe that the Presidency is co-opted from Langley is delusional. I found this book to be very credible and supported by facts and evidence. Where is the other sides info?!
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Marvin's book is well-written and detailed. What he reveals is typical CIA maneuvering from that era. I do not understand why the Special Forces Association attacked him. All they did was draw attention to the book.
Marvin's book is well-written and detailed. What he reveals is typical CIA maneuvering from that era. I do not understand why the Special Forces Association attacked him. All they did was draw attention to the book.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I finished reading Lt. Colonel Daniel Marvin's book Expendable Elite recently. I'm flabbergasted by the criticism some have voiced regarding their mistaken opinion that most of what he writes about is fabrication.
I'm not a military person and don't have a background in military affairs, but I don't need that experience to conclude unequivocally that this book is truthful, accurate, and real. First of all, I lived through
the debacle of the Johnson Whitehouse and the despicable way in which he attempted to manipulate public opinion during the Vietnam War. Secondly,
he and all of his associates and aides knew how important it was for our military forces to attack the enemy in their staging grounds in Cambodia. Of course, we didn't do that effectively and that in itself was a major reason why we lost the war but never lost a battle. Thirdly, logic is all one needs to understand to know that the depiction of events, details, military actions, humanitarian gestures, and so much more in this book could never have been fabricated. And then, too, how about the court trial and the unanimous deciscion in favor of the lieutenant colonel and his publisher. Was the court's decision a fabrication too?
Nonsense! What you will read in this book is what happened to a very loyal, conscientious, honorable, and brave soldier. What history has already said and will continue to report about Johnson and Westmoreland is that they were bumbling idiots. Lastly, do any of you really believe that the United States government, regardless of which party is in power at the moment, is immune from covert assasination attempts and the inevitable coverups which follow them whether they are successful or not?
If you do, you are living in a world of fantasy. Our government leaders
are human beings who are just as susceptible to intrigue, duplicity, and illegal actions as any other political leaders. It's generations far in the future who will, maybe, find out what really happened in Korea, in Vietname, in Cambodia, in Iraq, and so on...
On a positive note, I found this book to be extremely information, detailed, and heart-warming. The book is informative on more than one level. First, I remember the controversy about whether or not the U. S. military should or should not enter Cambodian territory. I also remember that the Johnson Whitehouse tried very hard to make everyone believe that the U. S. forces would never do such a thing. Your explanation of how critical it was to attack and silence the VC forces in their protected staging areas was eey-opening. On another level, the interaction you had with that CIA agent was more than informative; it was darn right frightening. I've only heard of stories about our government attacking its own troops or getting other forces (Vietname forces in this case) to attack us. I don't think I ever believed it was true. Well, there is no doubt in my mind now! On a third level, this book was informative because I had not knowledge of the Hoa Hao people and their culture. Also, I didn't know that our special forces did so much humanitarian work: construction projects, hospital and medical assistance, etc...
The book is detailed in a positive sense. It describes the military engagements, the meetings with the Vietnam major, the humanitarian projects, the various outposts and military strategies, the daily routine of the special forces, and the plans for military success. Specific details about the men under your command are also given. How in the world they could have decided to turn against you is beyond my understanding. I know you explained what you believe caused them to do so, but I just don't understand the decision to defame you. Loyalty is a man's honor. These men had served you and their mission and their country well, but their honor sure didn't withstand the test of time and politcal pressure.
I mentioned that the book was heart-warming because I was impressed with how loving and caring the Hoa Hao group of people were toward you personally and toward the efforts of lyour men to assist them.
I would consider it an honor to shake your hand Dan. That will probably never happen since I'm way out here in CA, so, as a substitute, please accept my personal thanks and praise for your service, commitment, courage, and determination to do what was right for your men, our country, the Hoa Hao people, and me, a fellow citizen of the greatest country on Earth.
I'm not a military person and don't have a background in military affairs, but I don't need that experience to conclude unequivocally that this book is truthful, accurate, and real. First of all, I lived through
the debacle of the Johnson Whitehouse and the despicable way in which he attempted to manipulate public opinion during the Vietnam War. Secondly,
he and all of his associates and aides knew how important it was for our military forces to attack the enemy in their staging grounds in Cambodia. Of course, we didn't do that effectively and that in itself was a major reason why we lost the war but never lost a battle. Thirdly, logic is all one needs to understand to know that the depiction of events, details, military actions, humanitarian gestures, and so much more in this book could never have been fabricated. And then, too, how about the court trial and the unanimous deciscion in favor of the lieutenant colonel and his publisher. Was the court's decision a fabrication too?
Nonsense! What you will read in this book is what happened to a very loyal, conscientious, honorable, and brave soldier. What history has already said and will continue to report about Johnson and Westmoreland is that they were bumbling idiots. Lastly, do any of you really believe that the United States government, regardless of which party is in power at the moment, is immune from covert assasination attempts and the inevitable coverups which follow them whether they are successful or not?
If you do, you are living in a world of fantasy. Our government leaders
are human beings who are just as susceptible to intrigue, duplicity, and illegal actions as any other political leaders. It's generations far in the future who will, maybe, find out what really happened in Korea, in Vietname, in Cambodia, in Iraq, and so on...
On a positive note, I found this book to be extremely information, detailed, and heart-warming. The book is informative on more than one level. First, I remember the controversy about whether or not the U. S. military should or should not enter Cambodian territory. I also remember that the Johnson Whitehouse tried very hard to make everyone believe that the U. S. forces would never do such a thing. Your explanation of how critical it was to attack and silence the VC forces in their protected staging areas was eey-opening. On another level, the interaction you had with that CIA agent was more than informative; it was darn right frightening. I've only heard of stories about our government attacking its own troops or getting other forces (Vietname forces in this case) to attack us. I don't think I ever believed it was true. Well, there is no doubt in my mind now! On a third level, this book was informative because I had not knowledge of the Hoa Hao people and their culture. Also, I didn't know that our special forces did so much humanitarian work: construction projects, hospital and medical assistance, etc...
The book is detailed in a positive sense. It describes the military engagements, the meetings with the Vietnam major, the humanitarian projects, the various outposts and military strategies, the daily routine of the special forces, and the plans for military success. Specific details about the men under your command are also given. How in the world they could have decided to turn against you is beyond my understanding. I know you explained what you believe caused them to do so, but I just don't understand the decision to defame you. Loyalty is a man's honor. These men had served you and their mission and their country well, but their honor sure didn't withstand the test of time and politcal pressure.
I mentioned that the book was heart-warming because I was impressed with how loving and caring the Hoa Hao group of people were toward you personally and toward the efforts of lyour men to assist them.
I would consider it an honor to shake your hand Dan. That will probably never happen since I'm way out here in CA, so, as a substitute, please accept my personal thanks and praise for your service, commitment, courage, and determination to do what was right for your men, our country, the Hoa Hao people, and me, a fellow citizen of the greatest country on Earth.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Truth Hurts
This is a great book and is well documented. It's no wonder that the yes-men at the Special Forces Association couldn't handle it and tried to censure it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mark Tracy
Excellent Book
I've read roughly half the book so far and it is a great read. The book arrived in excellent condition with fast shipping. Read more
Published on March 29, 2010 by Johnathan R. Sanders
Marvin riding on John McCarthy's coat-tails again
I wonder how John McCarthy feels about Dan Marvin using his (McCarthy's) experiences in Vietnam and thereafter to rationalize Marvin's controversial claims (see the video). Read more
Published on June 26, 2008 by Allan RJ Eaglesham
Great Premise, lousy book
My review in three words? Don't buy it.
This is the kind of story that interests me. Unfortunately, the author is no author. Read more
This is the kind of story that interests me. Unfortunately, the author is no author. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by George J. McCloskey
Government plot to kill Green Berets was Proven in Court
This book, now proven to be true in Federal Court (Charleston South Carolina in January 2006), lets the world know that our government asked the Special Forces Team Commander in An... Read more
Published on October 28, 2006 by Daniel Marvin
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