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Covert Ops: The CIA's Secret War In Laos (Mass Market Paperback)

by James E. Parker Jr. (Author) "The buildup of the CIA irregular forces to drive the North Vietnamese from the PDJ plateau began in the early fall of 1972..." (more)
Key Phrases: ops assistant, air ops, headquarters bunker, North Vietnamese, Air America, Long Tieng (more...)

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Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (November 15, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312963408
ISBN-13: 978-0312963408
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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The buildup of the CIA irregular forces to drive the North Vietnamese from the PDJ plateau began in the early fall of 1972. Read the first page

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ops assistant, air ops, headquarters bunker, ops building, radio platform, season offensive, base chief, province chief, map board, ammo dump

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North Vietnamese, Air America, Long Tieng, Vang Pao, Bouam Long, Pathet Lao, North Carolina, South Vietnam, United States, Pao Vang, Twin Pack, Red Dog Control, Red Mountain, Sam Thong, Father Bouchard, Yer Pao Sher, Frenchy Smith, Poppa Chu, Chapel Hill, Courtesy Dick, Mekong River, Moung Phun, Tony Poe, White Hmong, Ban Ban

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Page Out Of History, October 21, 2002

By	Robert Leonard "rleonard15" (Goleta, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I served as Chief of Security for Air America in Thailand and Vietnam from 1967-1975. I enjoyed "Mule's" book very much. For those who shared Jim Parker's experiences you will relive old memories. For those who could not be there you will find the details fascinating. I would encourage you to read this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars anyone who is anyone must read this book, January 12, 2005

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this is a seldom told and largely unknown aspect of the vietnam war. an amazing story of fighting the NVA to a virtual standstill with meager supplies and masterful tactics. a must read for anyone who thinks they know anything about the war in southeast asia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars the war on the other side of the trail., December 29, 1999

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Having served in the North of Thailand myself, I read with great interest Jim Parker's account of the war that was lateral to us and just across the border in Laos. I enjoyed the book, found it very interesting, and like Parker's style of writing. Humerous in places, personal, descriptive. Well done.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Deja Vu
I left Laos shortly before Parker arrived, having flown from the same areas and worked with the same people he so eloquently and warmly describes. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Firewood Buddha

5.0 out of 5 stars Mule is a Good Man!
I was in SE Asia for six years during the so-called Vietnam War, which was being conducted in North & South Viet Nam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Howard A. Daniel III

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
This is a very well written account of CIA ops. Not only about the fighting, but also the human side of the "secret" war in Laos.

Published on January 4, 2007 by Jon A. Griffin

4.0 out of 5 stars Covert Ops: The Cia's Secret War in Laos
An exceptional account of our secret war in Loas, pulling no punches in detailing both the bravery of many men as well as the stupidity of others. Read more

Published on May 21, 2002 by Walter Lomac

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling reading
I found this jewel to be more than a diamond in the rough. Parker's carefully crafted personal diary of those men and women who served our country silently, but with incredible... Read more

Published on August 21, 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Could'nt put it down
It was an exxelent book i mean it starts to get boring when he has an indoor job but about half way into the book it was really good. i recommend this book to anybody

Published on April 20, 1999

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