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S'està carregant… Imperial Grunts: On the Ground with the American Military, from Mongolia… (edició 2006)de Robert D. Kaplan
Detalls de l'obraImperial Grunts: On the Ground with the American Military, from Mongolia to the Philippines to Iraq and Beyond de Robert D. Kaplan
   No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra. Tone seemed a bit off. The focus was on special forces, not your standard infantry personnel. Lots of disdain for the support troops required to support forces. (  ) RobFow | Jun 16, 2013 |  In the tradition of John Reed, this book is journalism that clearly skews towards its subject. The fact that Kaplan is an engaging writer makes up for his sometime sycophantic writing on the military. I found it odd that in all his travels for this book he met only one member of the military he found mildly annoying. In an organization as large as the US military there are going to be great guys and a$%holes. The chapters not having to do with Afghanistan and Iraq are the most interesting, because they are more obscure. I think few Americans realize we have forces in Columbia, the Philippines. Although I disagree with some of the authors view points I do feel this is an important book that illuminates the lives of the military men and women and the military's global reach. ( ) cblaker | Jan 13, 2012 | Originally gave it three stars but changed upon further reflection. I appreciate Kaplan's critcisms of our military as a bureaucracy while still praising it profusely for its good people. I enjoyed the focus on the geopolitical and strategic aspect of today's American "empire." Kaplan remains one of my favorites. (  ) ORFisHome | Jul 13, 2009 | For a non-military guy, I really liked this book. Kaplan follows soldiers through boot camp to their placement in the world. It gave me a different perspective on the usefulness of a well-trained army. I also liked the explanations of the different regions of influence such as CENCOM AND PACOM. (  ) dickcraig | Aug 18, 2008 | A window into the lives of non-commissioned and captain/lieutenant officers in special forces the marines -- the "tip of the spear" that promotes the US national interest. Kaplan covers Columbia, the Philippines, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Iraq. Highly recommended. 3.5.08 Sir, we are truly sorry that we had to ask your family to leave the building. You can all go back in now. We will compensate your for the inconvenience. We are United States Marines, a different breed than you are used to. We do not take kindly to people shooting at us. If you have any information on the Ali Babas, please share it with us. If you know any of the Ali Babas personally, please tell them to attack us as quickly as possible so that we may kill them and start repairing sewers, electricity, and other services in your city. ( ) ben_a | Mar 15, 2008 | Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
Veteran correspondent Kaplan shows how American imperialism and the Global War on Terrorism are implemented on the ground, mission by mission, in the most exotic landscapes around the world. Kaplan takes us from the jungles of the southern Philippines to the dust bowls of Mongolia, from the forts of Afghanistan to the forests of South America--not to mention Iraq--to show us Army Special Forces, Marines, and other uniformed Americans carrying out the many facets of U.S. foreign policy: negotiating with tribal factions, storming terrorist redoubts, performing humanitarian missions and training foreign soldiers. Kaplan provides an insider's account of where America, including the culture of its officers and enlisted men, is headed. This book has the potential to change the way readers view the men and women of the military, war, and the global reach of America today.--From publisher description. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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