Posted: 6/27/2006 5:51:43 PM EDT
| Has anyone else read the book "Not A Good Day to Die" by Sean Naylor? It is a very detailed account of Operation Anaconda. If you haven't read it and are interested in these things, I highly recommend it. It really goes into detail about the planning and operation phases of the operation. I remember watching the news about it, but not much else. This book does a great job showing the results of poor planning and liasion work, and not sticking to military tactics and doctrine. And how Washingotn not supporting it's generals can have devastating effects on an operation. The soldiers fighting this operation were top notch, and did a terrific job. It could have went a lot smoother and with less casualties if the planning phase had been looked at better. Anyone else read it and have comments? |
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I've not read it, but I'll be looking for it now. Thanks for the review. On a side note, a few years back I finished reading "About Face" by Col David Hackworth. I found his web site at the time and sent him an e-mail. He replied back and we exchanged a few more as I was prepairing for retirement. A fine man and even as busy as he was he had a few moments to talk with soldier leaving the Army. I was sad to learn of his passing last year. I'd recommend his book if your looking for a good read also. Thanks again for the info on this book. I have a few old friends that were in on that operation. John |
Try his book "Steel My Soldiers' Hearts." Most of the content was built from his wife interviewing men who served under him. While doing this research some decades-long misunderstandings and grudges were cleared up. It's a good read. |
I'll be looking for that also! Thank you. I do have his book "Hazardous Duty." A good read also. A complex man, was Hack. Yet also a simple soldier with an ability to talk with you and make you feel like a long lost friend. Thanks again, John |