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A penetrating look inside an armored cavalry regiment -- the technology, the strategies, and the people . . . profiled by Tom Clancy.
His first non-fiction book, Submarine, captured the reality of life aboard a nuclear warship. Now, the #1 bestselling author of Clear and Present Danger and Without Remorse portrays today's military as only army personnel can know it.
With the same compelling, you-are-there immediacy of his acclaimed fiction, Tom Clancy provides detailed descriptions of tanks, helicopters, artillery, and more -- the brilliant technology behind the U. S. Army. He captures military life -- from the drama of combat to the daily routine -- with total accuracy, and reveals the roles and missions that have in recent years distinguished our fighting forces.
Armored Cav includes:
Descriptions of the M1A2 Main Battle Tank, the AH-64A Apache Attack Helicopter, and more
An interview with General Frederick Franks
Strategies behind the Desert Storm account
Exclusive photograph, illustrations and diagrams
His first non-fiction book, Submarine, captured the reality of life aboard a nuclear warship. Now, the #1 bestselling author of Clear and Present Danger and Without Remorse portrays today's military as only army personnel can know it.
With the same compelling, you-are-there immediacy of his acclaimed fiction, Tom Clancy provides detailed descriptions of tanks, helicopters, artillery, and more -- the brilliant technology behind the U. S. Army. He captures military life -- from the drama of combat to the daily routine -- with total accuracy, and reveals the roles and missions that have in recent years distinguished our fighting forces.
Armored Cav includes:
Descriptions of the M1A2 Main Battle Tank, the AH-64A Apache Attack Helicopter, and more
An interview with General Frederick Franks
Strategies behind the Desert Storm account
Exclusive photograph, illustrations and diagrams
PLUS: From West Point cadet to Desert Storm commander . . . an interview with a combat cavalry officer on the rise.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not, of course the cavalry of old, but the modern hi-tech
US Army Cavalry using tanks, armored vehicles, and state-of-
the-art helicopters and weapons systems. The work is written
in typical Tom Clancy style. You can practically hear him
humming the Star-Spangled Banner while writing the book: a
patriot at heart! He gives the reader a guided tour through
modern weapons systems. He interviews General Franks (not, I
repeat, not a new brand of frankfurters), the one who led
the cavalry charge of armor in the Gulf War. There are some
insights into the life and training of modern-day cavalry
men. A must for military buffs and technology freaks. Almost
makes you wish you were American!
US Army Cavalry using tanks, armored vehicles, and state-of-
the-art helicopters and weapons systems. The work is written
in typical Tom Clancy style. You can practically hear him
humming the Star-Spangled Banner while writing the book: a
patriot at heart! He gives the reader a guided tour through
modern weapons systems. He interviews General Franks (not, I
repeat, not a new brand of frankfurters), the one who led
the cavalry charge of armor in the Gulf War. There are some
insights into the life and training of modern-day cavalry
men. A must for military buffs and technology freaks. Almost
makes you wish you were American!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For me, this book was a fine introduction to what makes up today's armored cav--the armored vehicles, the weapons, the personnel, the training and the missions. I was especially impressed by his discussion of how GPS works. However, I felt that Clancy was weak on the history of the development of armored cav. I would have liked to have seen more discussion of how armored cav evolved from say, World War I through World War II, Korea, Vietnam right up to today. Clancy did a wonderful job of discussing the development of the submarine in his first nonfiction work SUBMARINE, and he would again talk about the history of the Marine Corps in his book about the Marines. Similarly, he should have talked about the history of the development of armored cavalry--Clancy's already proven that it's quite fascinating. Also, as with his other nonfiction works (save for INTO THE STORM) this book could use an index. For example, I saw a reference to the Sherman Tank in the glossary in the back; however, I could not find any references to it in the book itself. With his novels, and with nonfiction works such as this one, Clancy has probably done more to introduce the public to today's military than anyone else. I hope he continues to write nonfiction books such as this one, and I plan to continue buying them.
Format:Paperback
If the folks in Washington who set the defense budget and determine how much money is to be allocated for army ordnance and materiel were to read this book, I think it would help clarify for them why exactly we need to maintain a strong armored cavalry to support our U.S. ground forces. We have grown too complacent if we believe that all security threats can be resolved by simply launching missiles from the sea or dropping bombs from the air, hoping to cow the enemy into submission by sustained and heavy bombardment. There comes a time when the surgical excision of a belligerent element or hostile force is more necesary and, in the long run, more effective and beneficial, both economically and politically. But such action requires a powerful wall of mobile armor to ensure that the men and women participating in any such operation are defended by the best MBT's and IFV's that money can buy. Tom Clancy descibes in magnificent detail some of these vehicles, and gives examples of the hardware in action against Soviet-made tanks during Operation Desert Storm. The book also includes informative interviews with some of the outstanding individuals who've helped raise the army to the standard it is today, and who hope to keep those forces strong through the next millenium. It is a sobering book and especially relevant at this time.
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Skip this one
The topic is well worth reading about, but Clancy has just gone through the motions with ARMORED CAV. Try one of his other books, many of them are excellent. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 1999
NOT INTERESTING
IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ESPECICALLY TEENAGES
Published on 2 Jun 1999
NOT INTERESTING
IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ESPECICALLY TEENAGES
Published on 2 Jun 1999
Fluffy
Although the discussion of the equipment is comprehensive, the tactical discussion is very weak, and the maps of the Iraqi conflict utilized when talking to General Franks are... Read more
Published on 4 May 1999
inaccurate
This is not one Clancy's best works. Unfortunately his research was done poorly. I served in an armored cav. sqd. and his idea of how a sqd. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 1999
Another great book from Tom Clancy
Anyone who has an interest in the army, with at least some interest in how heavy divisions are used, should read this book. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 1997
Without Remorse and Cardinal of the Kremlin
Your Tom Clancy pages have the description for Cardinal of the Kremlin next to the photo and under the title of Withouth Remorse
Published on 18 Oct 1997
Clancy establishes the core of being an Armored Cav Trooper.
As a former "Brave Rifle" who served with this unit in the late '60s and early '70s, Clancy accurately portrays life in the 3d Armored Cav unit. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 1997
One of the most informative books I have!!
Clancy blends diagrams, photos, technical data and people to create a book as compelling as his fiction. Contains pretty much all of my favorite land weapon systems. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 1997
Easiest book about he military to understand.
Once again Tom Clancy shows his extreme sense of detail. An
awesome account of the Armored arena of warfare. Read more
awesome account of the Armored arena of warfare. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 1996
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