- Paperback
- Publisher: Berkley Pub Group (Oct 1987)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0441316026
- ISBN-13: 978-0441316021
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,112,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Metal sci-fi intro,
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This review is from: Hammer's Slammers (Venture SF Books) (Paperback)
It's okay, and I have to admit I read it twice, but only because there is so much of average quality and so little that is truly great in this particular genre. At least he writes from military experience. Definitely worth the effort, but best to read it as a general introduction to Daivd Drake, then go on to Redliners.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews) 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Where it all begins...,
By Michael Valdivielso - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hammer's Slammers (Paperback)
This book is short stories, starting from when (and why) the Hammer's Slammers were formed to when Colonel Alois Hammer finally came home. These stories show us a little more than later stories of the Hammer himself, a man who is ruthless towards his enemy yet loyal towards his own men (and women). The stories are; But Loyal to His Own, The Butcher's Bill, Under the Hammer, Cultural Conflict, Caught in the Crossfire, Hangman and Standing Down. It also has tiny interludes inbetween the stories that explain a lot about the background of this universe and also has an introduction by Jerry Pournelle.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best,
By Hammer fan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hammers Slammers (Paperback)
I first picked up this volume 20 years ago and it left an impression ever since. Drake has a brutal and realistic angle on why men kill for a living, and these stories convey so strongly the cost and responsibility of war, and the way that responsibility is used by competent leaders and abused by beasts and politicians. And most of all, how the soldiers pay the cost.
And it's rocking fun sci-fi too. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The first of the outstanding Hammer's Slammer's series.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hammer's Slammers (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a collection of short stories that begin the almos t legendary Hammers Slammers series. It is must reading for any one who loves military science fiction. Mr. Drake has a deep understanding of his material. If any one wants to know the truth of combat and how one must behave to survive this is the book. Many of the technological aspects of his stories are very prescience, considering it was written between 1975 and 1979. His use of computers, digital communications links and instantaneous target aquisition is comming true today. I can't recommend anything better
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