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The Hill

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I have read them all from Clancy to Brown and LtCol.(Ret) Scott is by far one of the best military writers to date. My father served in Vietnam and after he came back my mom said he was never the same and I always wondered what it was like, why men like my father and Col Scott, why they went when they were called knowing they might not return and those that did would be forever altered. I joined the infantry at 17 to see for myself and after serving in Panama and Somalia I understand. Col. Scott says it best in the books with way he connects you to the characters you come to realize they did it for the men to their left and their right, not so much for America, but the men who represent America. Sad to know that he won't be writing anymore books but the four vietnam books he wrote are some of the greatest military fiction ever written and in my opinion should be required reading for all young soldiers and leaders.

Leonard B. Scott writes another excellent book probably relating much of his own personal experience in Viet Nam. Again he sets up his main characters detailing what they left behind only to have everything they knew and understood here in the U.S. tested and in many instances left in some far off jungle in Viet Nam. Mr. Scott, though he was an officer, describes Army life among the enlisted troops with great clarity and understanding. He may be a Mustang (enlisted later becoming an

officer) whatever, I have enjoyed reading all of his Viet Nam Era Army books and would rate this one just as good as The Expendables. The vocabulary he uses is of that era and adds in his effort to recreate life back in the late 1960's. A Must Read if you like Scott's writings.

The way that Scott writes the story to the hill is extravagant. Not only do you see the one side perspective from the Brothers you also get to see it from the Vietnamese side. As one knows you need to know the two sides of the coin in order to get the real truth. This book like SCott's others is truly something else.

Ironically, I picked this book up at the bargin bin in a St. Petersburg, Russia. Starting out in Oklahoma, it shows the progression from state college football, to OCS, through Ranger and Airborne training to the jungles of Vietnam. Two brothers, taking different paths through the Army.

The horrors of the Vietnam War come to life in this novel. You identify with the characters, and almost feel like you are with them. Being in the Army, this book scares me. What if it was me there? Could I be so courageous? Would I survive? It scares me to think about it.

This is one of a series of books by this author. He ought to know,commanded troops in theater. every one of his novels, esp this one make you feel as if you are there. You feel as if these characters are your brothers.

This novel takes two brothers, Ty and Jason and follows them into the Army and finally into the harrowing battle at Dak To. The story is well told and filled with action, desperate battles, the conflict between the two brothers and the sweeping background of America at war.

As a fellow "Okie", I think Mr. Scott is a terrific author. This is a book that you can't put down until you finish it. The characters are compelling and the story line is enlightening. This book gives you the feeling you are right there with the characters, bullets and shrapnel flying all around you!

My husband loves this author and has the first book of the series and has wanted the other two. So I ordered both books for him on Amazon. It was exactly as described (it was a used book) and arrived within the timeframe they gave me.

All of Leonard B. Scott' books are great. I haven't read one yet I didn't love. Truely one of my favorite authors!