Memoirs of a Cold War Colonel: A look into an Intelligence Officer's thirty year career [Paperback]

William MacArthur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2008

A Look Into An Intelligence Officer's Exciting Thirty Year Career

Memoirs of a Cold War Colonel reflects a myriad of assignments and responsibilities undertaken by Col MacArthur through his thirty year career (1959-1989). He plotted and planned against our adversaries while stationed in Germany (three times), Thailand, Turkey, Alaska, and the Pentagon. These Memoirs also unveil how military family life is affected by the constant travel and pressure while military personnel are serving our nation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Outskirts Press (June 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143272293X
• ISBN-13: 978-1432722937
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,228,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most Excellent!, July 11, 2008

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Merrilee Miller "merrilee "the colonel's... (St,. Petersburg, Fl) - See all my reviews
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Although this is my brother's book, I thoroughly enjoyed it and have loved watching how it has developed. He and Peggi had a wonderful marriage that was cut short with Peggi's passing.
I found things out about my family that I was not aware of, mainly because I was 12 years younger.
This book was a work of love for Bill and I hope all enjoy it that read it.
Merrilee

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written and Relevant Even Today: A Must-Read!, December 24, 2011

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Glenn Sugarman - See all my reviews

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I must say that not only is Memoirs of a Cold War Colonel a well-written book, but it is even relevant today. In May of 2007, the Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, declared that the Cold War arms race had restarted, 24 hours after Russia announced it had tested a missile capable of breaking through any planned US missile shield. He went on to say that "strategic stability" was being damaged by America's plans to erect a "Son of Star Wars" shield able to shoot down enemy missiles. Indeed, we are headed for some very unstable times. As they say "history repeats itself." If you want the history and want to know what it was like to actually live during this time, first-hand from a military man who's career spanned the first Cold War, this book is a must-read!

5.0 out of 5 stars God, Family, and Country, Life On! Bring It On!, May 28, 2011

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Jon Hartman "Coach Jon Hartman" (Anna Maria Island, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This is an amazing and wonderful story of true events that have taken places in the political cold war. There are details and cliffhangers that you wish Bill could have shared. Worth contacting him to ask! The message and meaning here that I received, was how a true man of honor kept his family and love for them, priority one, while serving his country and keeping the peace. Thank you for you service and commitment my fellow veteran. Coach Jon Hartman <...> Life On~Bring it On! Are you living your Best Life?