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Galen Kittleson's uncanny ability to see the enemy first and valor under fire behind enemy lines are legend. I just finished his biography and am thankful for his service to his country. Through Charles Sasser's words the persona of Kittleson is clear and his humility is reminiscent of medal of honor recipients.

I gained insight into the horrific conditions of our prisoners of WWII (especially Baatan) and Viet Nam (Son Tay and Hanoi Hilton) and the bravery of men like Galen Kittleson who dared try to return them home. De Opresso Liber. Thank you Command Sargeant Major Kittleson. You are the epitome of a Special Forces Quiet Professional.

Galen Kettleson is the most courages person that has inspired many people though out his life. Reading this book has given me a much higher respect for this man. Kettleson has been a friend of my family for close to thirty years, on May 4th 2006, Galen passed away. We have lost a true American Hero. ALAMO ALL THE WAY

What Galen Kittleson volunteered for, no less than four times, is a cause more worthy than will ever come across the desk of my life. I admire his accomplishments and those of his peers.

However, this review is about the book not the man. My expectations were that I wanted a glimpse into POW liberation with some history thrown in for good measure.

The writer takes a very rose colored look into Galen's history, mostly because it fits the view that his POW liberations' were ordained by a higher power. Furthering the moral of this book that God chooses who lives and dies in wars.

Where the book really goes wrong is the subject, it doesn't pick a path, history or biography, and stay on it. The book doesn't provide more history than a chronology of asymmetrical warfare, or more biography than the months of WWII and Vietnam. It ends up skirting both and suffering for it.

Galen Kittleson lived an honorable life and participated in some amazing military operations. His story is well told and does not portray him as larger than life. He comes across as the consummate quiet professional.

Excellent insight into POW rescue operations during WWII and Vietnam. A quick and easy book to read.

I have not read the book yet. It was about a soldier that was my Team SGT when I was in the 6th Special Forces Group. I will get around to reading it as soon as possible. I know that he was a good person and soldier so I have confidence that it will be good.

I had the honor of being Team Leader of A-402/A-403 for a short period while Galen Kittleson was Team Sergeant and about to leave Vietnam. He was a very steadying force in our unit and greatly admired for his dedicated service and exploits in WW II, the Korean War, and in the Vietnam War. He was also a very gentle and compassionate man. The book's a must read for all soldiers and anyone wanting insight into a real hero, superb gentleman, family man, and all-round great person. However I didn't particularly care for the author's constant use of "Little Sergeant" as an aka for Galen; though only 5'8" he was built like a refrigerator and no one in our unit considered him "little." De Oppresso Liber

I served with CSM Kittleson in 1973, on Okinawa, in 1st SFG. He was a father figure to me and kept me, a young soldier in line.... if you enjoy reading exciting and educational books I suggest reading this one.