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- Publisher: Pocket Books (1 Jan 1900)
- ISBN-10: 0671519972
- ISBN-13: 978-0671519971
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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IT WAS A BIG FIRST STEP-NINETEEN THOUSAND FEET BEtween the soles of my boots and the scrubby jungle-but I didn't have time to think about that. Read the first page
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I found myself in a dilemma reviewing this book. In the end it came down to 'did i enjoy reading it?', and the answer is 'yes i did', so it gets 4 stars.
As special forces books go, it's good, although not the best i've read (Inside Delta Force Inside Delta Force, Immediate Action Immediate Action, CQB C.Q.B.: Close Quarter Battle were all far better in my opinion). I frequently found myself either applauding the author's attitude ("guilty as charged for spending as much money as i can to get my men the best equipment and training") or thinking 'my god, this guy's an absolute tool'. Marcinko is obnoxious to the extreme at points and some may find his attitude too much (rude, gung-ho, blood-thirsty, take your pick). All he is bothered about is HIS men and getting what HE wants - everyone else can kiss his blankety-blanking-blank, you blank-blanker (there's a lot of this in the book). In the Clint Eastwood film 'Heartbreak Ridge', someone says to Eastwood that his Marine character should be kept in a glass case that says "break open in the event of war" - well this describes Richard Marcinko to a T. But regardless of whether you like him or not, Marcinko's career and rise through the Navy ranks is a fascinating read. It really gets going once he goes to Vietnam, where he finds his niche and becomes somewhat of a nemesis of the Viet Cong, with them even issuing wanted posters for his death or capture. Marcinko has no regrets and makes no apologies for his ruthless actions & 'dirty' tactics in Vietnam, merely saying that he is playing the VC at their own game. Ok i thought, fair enough - you're at war. But later in his career when he is following a hostage rescue mission from the Pentagon, the team is spotted by a bus-load of innocents and has to take them into custody. Marcinko's response off the bat when the team ask what they should do with them is "kill them all". You've got to wonder about that...
By the end of the book Marcinko is commanding Red Cell - his hand-picked gang of best-of-the-best SEALs and he's become a law unto himself, answering to no-one. By his own admission, he thinks himself untouchable and immortal. Throughout the book he his own worst enemy, neither heeding nor caring when warned of the consequences of his actions. In fact, he seems to positively enjoy rocking the Navy boat. By the time the inevitable happens, he has given his numerous enemies more than enough rope to hang himself.
I did think about giving the book 3 stars on account that Marcinko and his attitude annoyed me frequently, and the two-lines-of-blanking-navy-expletives got a little tiresome too. But 3 stars isn't fair. It IS a good read and kept me interested throughout. He tells his story with brutally honesty, because he really doesn't seem to care about who he might upset. You have to admire what the author achieved in his incredible career and I doubt SEAL Team 6 would exist if not for Marcinko and his 'screw everyone else' attitude.
A little annoying, but a good read all the same.
As special forces books go, it's good, although not the best i've read (Inside Delta Force Inside Delta Force, Immediate Action Immediate Action, CQB C.Q.B.: Close Quarter Battle were all far better in my opinion). I frequently found myself either applauding the author's attitude ("guilty as charged for spending as much money as i can to get my men the best equipment and training") or thinking 'my god, this guy's an absolute tool'. Marcinko is obnoxious to the extreme at points and some may find his attitude too much (rude, gung-ho, blood-thirsty, take your pick). All he is bothered about is HIS men and getting what HE wants - everyone else can kiss his blankety-blanking-blank, you blank-blanker (there's a lot of this in the book). In the Clint Eastwood film 'Heartbreak Ridge', someone says to Eastwood that his Marine character should be kept in a glass case that says "break open in the event of war" - well this describes Richard Marcinko to a T. But regardless of whether you like him or not, Marcinko's career and rise through the Navy ranks is a fascinating read. It really gets going once he goes to Vietnam, where he finds his niche and becomes somewhat of a nemesis of the Viet Cong, with them even issuing wanted posters for his death or capture. Marcinko has no regrets and makes no apologies for his ruthless actions & 'dirty' tactics in Vietnam, merely saying that he is playing the VC at their own game. Ok i thought, fair enough - you're at war. But later in his career when he is following a hostage rescue mission from the Pentagon, the team is spotted by a bus-load of innocents and has to take them into custody. Marcinko's response off the bat when the team ask what they should do with them is "kill them all". You've got to wonder about that...
By the end of the book Marcinko is commanding Red Cell - his hand-picked gang of best-of-the-best SEALs and he's become a law unto himself, answering to no-one. By his own admission, he thinks himself untouchable and immortal. Throughout the book he his own worst enemy, neither heeding nor caring when warned of the consequences of his actions. In fact, he seems to positively enjoy rocking the Navy boat. By the time the inevitable happens, he has given his numerous enemies more than enough rope to hang himself.
I did think about giving the book 3 stars on account that Marcinko and his attitude annoyed me frequently, and the two-lines-of-blanking-navy-expletives got a little tiresome too. But 3 stars isn't fair. It IS a good read and kept me interested throughout. He tells his story with brutally honesty, because he really doesn't seem to care about who he might upset. You have to admire what the author achieved in his incredible career and I doubt SEAL Team 6 would exist if not for Marcinko and his 'screw everyone else' attitude.
A little annoying, but a good read all the same.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Although Rogue Warrior is more exciting, the book reminds me a little of Delta Force by Col. Charlie Beckwith. While Beckwith tells of the formation of Delta, Marcinko played a key role in the launch of SEAL TEAM 6. I was left with an impression of a very tough, very rogue warrior. Marcinko and other SEALs are doing the dirty work to keep the people safe. An excellent read.
Roger Weston, author of The Golden Catch
Roger Weston, author of The Golden Catch
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Like Lawrence, Ed Macy and Patton Marcinko spots a niche and puts both of his extra large jump-boots into it. Unlike Patton there wasn't a decent war going on when he reached command level, and he had to look on as the bean-counters decided what limitations the training would take (shooting less bullets per month than the average university rifle team for example, and not taking any risks on training missions).
Like Ed Macy, a good "pulled up by his own bootstraps" story hiding behind a short military history of the US Navy SEALS.
The style is similar to the fictional Rogue Warrior series, but there is more of the man in this book.
Like Ed Macy, a good "pulled up by his own bootstraps" story hiding behind a short military history of the US Navy SEALS.
The style is similar to the fictional Rogue Warrior series, but there is more of the man in this book.
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