See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.


Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
A Dirty Distant War
 
 

A Dirty Distant War (Paperback)

by E. M. Nathanson (Author) "John Reisman caught the sharp glint of sunlight off the Salween and hand-signaled the pilot to take him in ..." (more)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Available from these sellers.


7 used from £0.01
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover 18 used & new from £1.10
Paperback (New edition) £6.99 £6.29 40 used & new from £0.01

Product details

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Berkley Pub Group (Mm); Reprint edition (Mar 1990)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0425121275
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425121276
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.4 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,553,365 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Product Description

Product Description
In The Dirty Dozen, Major John Reisman led twelve criminal misfits on a suicidal mission behind enemy lines in France. Now Reisman is back. His new mission is to infiltrate the web of warlords who run a remote corner of Japanese-occupied South-East Asia. Only this time he has no team to back him up. This time he's on his own. From his embattled parachute drop into Burma to the climactic explosion across the border in Vietnam, A DIRTY DISTANT WAR is full of intrigue, deception and betrayal. Capturing all the innocence, and guilt, of America's fateful entry into South-East Asia, this is a novel of compelling power and resonance. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Before turning to writing novels full-time, E.M. Nathanson worked for newspapers and magazines in New York, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. His novel The Dirty Dozen became a hugely successful motion picture. He now lives in South Laguna, California. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
First Sentence
John Reisman caught the sharp glint of sunlight off the Salween and hand-signaled the pilot to take him in. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
literary fiction
historical fiction

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

 

Customer Reviews

1 Review
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning insight into the mess of war, 29 Jan 2005
By Richard Pugh "Flyboy" (Trowbridge, Wiltshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This book is a brilliant read, with two key aspects. The first is the continuation of the Dirty Dozen theme - admitedly somewhat depleted after their previous mission, and the second is the insight into the appalling mess that is war, and particularly war in the Far East. It provides a fascinating opportunity to gaze into the inadequacies of Western understanding of the cultures that make up the Far East. For the casual historian who thinks Vietnam was all USA it sets the scene, with the agonies of French colonial decay, set against the Japanese occupation. Great read
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums


Look for similar items by category


Feedback


Fun for Everyone

Christmas Gifts
Achieve over 15,000 RPM with our great range of Powerballs.

Shop the Powerball store

 

More From E. M. Nathanson

The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen by E.M. Nathanson

To be included in the Cassell Military Paperback promotion High... Read more
£6.99

 

We've Got Converse

Converse
Stock up on your favourite styles with great deals on Converse shoes.

Shop Converse

 

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

Learn more about Gift Certificates

 
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates