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Men In Green Faces

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Only those who experience the life style of elite fighting men and women truly know what happens in the hell holes of war. This book, written by a Navy SEAL, shows the darkest battles that are not fought in the newspapers, television, or other communication media.

War is not "pretty," it is filled with subterfuge in order to win. Many people are offended by what must be done to protect freedom, but they are generally the ones who have never been on the front lines.

This scenario is real. If you want to know even a little of what really happens in war, then this is a good example. If you want the political gloss, watch TV.

I give it five stars. I've been there.

My first statement is that this book is one of the best War novels ever written. I would gladly read another novel by Mr. Wentz. I would also like to say that Gene Wentz was a real navy SEAL (believe it or not)! His book is a great one. I could smell, taste, and invision every single moment of this book. It is the most dicriptive book yet it isn't boring so it keeps your attention the whole time. If you even only kinda like war novels Buy This One!
Note: Stephin King actually asked Mr. Wentz to make this book into a film but Gene turned it down because Mr. King wanted it to be Rambo style and Gene wanted to respect the men he fought besides! What a crazy guy!

From its hauntingly beautiful opening scene forward, MEN IN GREEN FACES mesmerizes. The story of Navy SEALs operating in the Mekong Delta during the war in Vietnam, I had expected this book to be just another formulaic genre account of soldiers in action. GREEN FACES proves to be far superior, both in solid, substantive storytelling and just plain gut-splitting emotion.

No doubt based in part on the real-life experiences of one of its authors, a highly-decorated former Navy SEAL, GREEN FACES features a layered cast of vibrant heroes unflaggingly determined to ply their trade--in all its lethal fury--while somehow retaining some semblance of humanity. Given the brutal, often mind-numbing conditions in which they operate, doing so proves a challenge that is never far beneath the surface. Page after page, along with each of these thoughtful young men I, too, ached and sweated and prayed for them; that they might somehow emerge unscathed from the dank heart of darkness that is jungle warfare, with all its deadly denizens--both human and not.

More than a story of men in war, MEN IN GREEN FACES is a bracing, very human story of the war in men.

This book was great, and well worth my money. A few words to Ms (Hell) Angel from same state. From my knowledge this man was a SEAL, and tell me, who the hell writes a book about SEALs when he wasn't? You're just another damn pot smoaking hippie.-Nate

Even for those who grew up watching the Vietnam War played out daily on television, this story of Navy SEALs in action provides a zoom-lens camera eye on jungle warfare. While fascinating details reveal how individual men transform into a single, deadly unit with seemingly superhuman powers, this book also takes the reader into the heart of one man who is all too human. The authors of Men in Green Faces walk an unusual path as they neither villify nor glorify war, but simply and effectively tell it like it was. And "like it was" is nothing like you imagined unless you were there. For those who only saw the media's version of the fighting in Vietnam, this novel drops you into the jungle and stands you in the middle of an elite and heroic unit called SEALs. It's an experience you won't soon forget.

I knew Gene Wentz as I was going through all four years of high school, and he is really nice, honest, and thoughtful person (so is his family). He wanted to sign my book for me because I was a family friend. This book is a wonderful recolection of his tour in Vietnam. This is HIS story of things no one will ever see or hear about otherwise. Once you pick it up, you'll never want to set it down. A must-read for any military fanatic or history buff.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Gene wents for nearly half my young life. He has coached several of my teams and I have had many discussions with him. he is a great human being and a even greater CHristian, unlike some descriptions. he truely is the bravest man I have ever met. I am very proud to call him a friend. I also am an aspiring writer and am inspired by his book/

Wanted to add a female perspective on this well-written, fascinating book about Navy SEALs in Vietnam. Even if you don't usually read in the military genre, this story has something for everyone. The accurate details and realistic characters give this novel something many others lack ... a clear portrait of what these courageous men did (and still do) for their country and those of us who take our freedom and safety for granted. We owe a tremendous debt to those who serve, and gratitude to Gene Wentz and Betty Abell Jurus for giving us a valuable glimpse from behind the scenes. The Hollywood versions simply don't cut it. If you want a dose of reality, read this book!

Gene Wentz paints a real life picture of how the SEALs battled the NVA and VC. The action described was so real you felt as though you were there along with them. This is a real SEAL story. Ten times better than the corny "Rogue Warrior" series where all that mattered was smart wise cracks. Men in Green Faces is the best book I have ever read.

Men In Green Faces is the best war book I have ever read. Its intense reality combined with incredible description makes it impossible to put down. It's a must buy.