Eyes Behind the Lines (Mass Market Paperback)

by Gary Linderer (Author) "The three-quarter-ton truck slid to a stop in front of the LRP compound..." (more)
Key Phrases: extraction ship, slack jump, line doggies, Camp Eagle, Firebase Jack, Charlie Company (more...)

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Product Description
In mid-December 1968, after recovering from wounds susatined in a murderous mission, Gary Linderer returned to Phu Bai to comlpete his tour of duty as a LRP. His job was to find the enmy, observe him, or kill him--all the while behind enemy lines, where success could be as dangerous as discovery.

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In mid-December 1968, after recovering from wounds susatined in a murderous mission, Gary Linderer returned to Phu Bai to comlpete his tour of duty as a LRP. His job was to find the enmy, observe him, or kill him--all the while behind enemy lines, where success could be as dangerous as discovery.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Presidio Press; Other Printing edition (October 21, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804108196
• ISBN-13: 978-0804108195
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #197,749 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roadrunner6, January 15, 2000

By	"roadrunner6" (De Queen, Ar. United States) - See all my reviews

I have read all of Gary's books, and find that he is a very good writer. I have cried, and laughed at the things he said in his books. I don't mean that I laughed at his books,but at the things he said , the way he said them. I also was with the LRRP/RANGERS (echo 50th /75th), and I know a little bit about what he was writting about. I have met Gary & I know that he is a truthful,& honorable man. So thats what make me say that all his books are the true meaning of the men he writes about. Roadrunner6 out

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, a must read, August 5, 2005

By	Chris Gordon (UK) - See all my reviews

I actually echo John Reids comments. If you have any doubt, go to that website and check it out. I followed the article, and it is full of factual info which makes you want to read more about these guys. I am in total awe of the guys who served out there, and through reading more books like this, I learn more about the brotherhood that keeps them going!!

Highly recommended!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, accurate depiction of war as fought by LRRPs, June 6, 1998

By A Customer

Excellent book, as was his first one, Eyes of the Eagle. He takes the reader into an entirely different world from that of the hard-working infantry in conventional "line" units. His description of Lurp tactics and their use of the substantial air and artillery assets which were "on-call" and at the disposal of Lurp teams, illustrates how the Lurps could be so effective, virtually assuming the role of well-armed guerillas against more "conventional" NVA units. In most other contacts, it was the NVA who generally initiated the fight--with Lurps it was usually the NVA who were placed in the reactive mode. As a former Lurp in the 1st Inf. Div in 1968, I can testify to the authenticity of Lederer's writing.