Phantom Warriors: Book 2 [Mass Market Paperback]

Gary Linderer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Phantom Warriors | Publication Date: April 3, 2001

MORE GRIPPING, NO-HOLDS-BARRED LRRP ACCOUNTS
FROM THE FRONT LINES

During the Vietnam War, few combat operations were more dangerous than LRRP/Ranger missions. Vastly outnumbered, the patrols faced overwhelming odds as they fought to carry out their missions, from gathering intelligence, acting as hunter/killer teams, or engaging in infamous “Parakeet” flights– actions in which teams were dropped into enemy areas and expected to “develop” the situation.

PHANTOM WARRIORS II presents heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat stories from individuals and teams. These elite warriors relive sudden deadly firefights, prolonged gun battles with large enemy forces, desperate attempts to help fallen comrades, and the sheer hell of bloody, no-quarter combat. The LRRP accounts here are a testament to the courage, guts, daring, and sacrifice of the men who willingly faced death every day of their lives in Vietnam.

Editorial Reviews

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MORE GRIPPING, NO-HOLDS-BARRED LRRP ACCOUNTS
FROM THE FRONT LINES

During the Vietnam War, few combat operations were more dangerous than LRRP/Ranger missions. Vastly outnumbered, the patrols faced overwhelming odds as they fought to carry out their missions, from gathering intelligence, acting as hunter/killer teams, or engaging in infamous ?Parakeet? flights? actions in which teams were dropped into enemy areas and expected to ?develop? the situation.

PHANTOM WARRIORS II presents heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat stories from individuals and teams. These elite warriors relive sudden deadly firefights, prolonged gun battles with large enemy forces, desperate attempts to help fallen comrades, and the sheer hell of bloody, no-quarter combat. The LRRP accounts here are a testament to the courage, guts, daring, and sacrifice of the men who willingly faced death every day of their lives in Vietnam.

About the Author

Gary A. Linderer is the publisher of Behind the Lines, a magazine that specializes in U.S. military special operations. In Vietnam he served with the LRPs of the 101st Airborne Division, earning two Silver Stars, the Bronze Star with V device (for valor), the Army Commendation Medal with V device, and two Purple Hearts.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Presidio Press (April 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804119406
• ISBN-13: 978-0804119405
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #753,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Asia > Southeast Asia
  • #86 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Military > Vietnam War
  • #88 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Americas > United States > 20th Century

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - highly recommended, August 5, 2005

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Chris Gordon (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phantom Warriors: Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)

Excellent book, and excellent content. (...)

Highly readable book, it was the 1st in the series I read, and I proceeded to read all of Mr Linderer's books and those written by the other LRRPs who served with the 101st in Vietnam!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Stuff, March 23, 2002

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Dr. Charles Donaldson (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phantom Warriors: Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)

The stories in this book had to come from the real stuff. Only LRRPs/Rangers who had been there could tell these stories. Not Rambo stuff but brave young men doing special operations. A good eye opener.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading!!!, June 3, 2001

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kregg Jorgenson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phantom Warriors: Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)

Gary Linderer's Phantom Warriors II is a stirring tribute to the LRP/ Rangers of the Vietnam war with stories and accounts from soldiers who had served with these remarkable units. More than this it also takes the reader along on the harrowing patrols and points out page by page another proud legacy of the US Army's 75th Rangers. Linderer has done more than anyone I know to help tell the stories of the LRP/Rangers in Vietnam and should be applauded for his efforts. Buy this book. You won't be disappointed.