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When Gary Linderer reached Vietnam in 1968, he volunteered for training and duty with the F Company 58th In, the Long Range Patrol Company that was "the Eyes of the Eagle." F Company pulled reconnaisssance missions and ambushes, and Linderer recounts night insertions into enemy territory, patrols against NVA antiaircraft emplacements, and some of the bravest demonstrations of courage under fire that has ever been described....
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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My hat's off to Mr. Linderer, who I know gives the average reader not familiar with Vietnam Spec Ops a front row seat in the down and dirty business of taking war to the enemy. Though not as famous as the SEALS or Green Berets, the members of the Long Range Recon Patrol played an important part in the fighting doctrine that is used today by more modern soldiers--including me, an ex-1990's Lurp myself (needless to say I joined the Lurps just because of knowing their incredible history!)
This book would make an INCREDIBLE movie. And not starring that fantazoid Stallone either! The heroics portrayed in this book are absolutely overwhelming. The missions that Linderer pulled are very well described--from the boring details that every soldier is familiar with, to the in-your-face terror of shooting at an enemy a few feet away from you. Definately one of the best books on Vietnam ever written by someone who was there. Forget the sorry biographies by the media types that "served" with some units in the field. THIS is the book to get! Well done, Mr. Linderer, and to all of the other books you've written!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This writer discribes the jungle, his friends, the battles and the partols with such expertise you are almost there with them. "Eyes Of The Eagle" and the sequel "Eyes Behind The Lines" offer a rare and long overdue look into the everyday life of the LRPs/LRRPs.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Considering the only insight I've had to the vietnam war is watching Oliver Stones movie "platoon" and various other films and documentaries about it, I felt compelled to read someones own account of his tour in "Nam." Like an N.V.A soldier who had unwittingly walked into an ambush I was "blown away" by the authors vivid account of his time in the 101st Airborne from basic training to combat.The book(s) acts as a diary of Mr. Linderers tour of duty and after reading another readers review I decided not to read this book until I purchased the other two books in the trilogy (Eyes behind the lines and Six silent men.)I read them all in a week! I found it almost impossible to put them down.I found it hard to believe that the author was only 21 when he was sent into the jungle as a Team Leader! To be responsible for the lives of other men at that age must have terrifying. As I read about some of the missions I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. Take my advice if you have any interest in the truth about the Vietnam War or the sheer bravery of young men who fought in it and buy this book in fact buy all three!! You won't regret it.
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diary type account
This is a good book and written in chronological order, day by day. it is the first six months of the authors tour of nam in 1968. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2009 by Antony A. Jones
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Perhaps the previous reviewers should read a little about the author and his claims; it appears that his stories run contrary to official records - he apparently received no purple... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2008 by A. Fenton
A tale of a hero
Gary Linderer has written this book about his time in F company (LRP) 101 Airborne, being the eyes off the Eagle. Read more
Published on 15 April 2005 by Bo Hermansen
An excellent book!
I have read a number of war stories related to all kind of conflicts around the world in 20th century. This one I rate very high on my list. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2004 by Rafal Gruszczynski
A must read!!!
Book one of a two book series. Either one is good on their own, put them together and you have one great book.
Published on 6 Dec 1998
This book doesn't tell you about war--It takes you there!
This book is pure GOLD! Yes indeed, reading this book will make you feel like you've hit the "mother load". Mr. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 1998
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