This book is very well written and entertaining. I also served in the Infantry in the 10th Mountain Division and his book pretty much tells it like it is. I like most his depictions of what infantry life is really like, especially the games and horseplay that they do.
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"This Man's Army: A Soldier's Story from the Front Lines of the War on Terrorism," by Andrew Exum, is a memoir by a U.S. Army infantry officer who saw combat in Afghanistan after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Exum gets into detail about his military education and training. He discusses his time in ROTC, and also takes the reader through the phases of Army Ranger school. He also covers his stateside duty at...
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"This Man's Army" provides both civilians and servicemembers a thorough examination of entry-level officer training and the early days of the Global War on Terror. It was entertaining and informative, with only a very few dull spots. The author's use of quotes from more established authors was an interesting aspect to the book. All in all, his words will ring true to most soldiers serving in a post 9/11 Army, and will provide...
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I ran across Andrew Exum on Book TV while channel surfing. I had no idea who he was or what he authored. I was about to switch the channel to ESPN or HBO like any good male should do but I heard the words "war" and "army." So, I continued watching. Besides being extremely fair when questioned (or baited) about his politics (I think we all are sick of bias these days), Exum was extremely intelligent, organized and compassionate...
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I picked up Captain Exum's book because, like all Americans, I have more than a passing interest in the subject matter. I did not expect that I would read the book almost in one sittting. I couldn't put this one down. Exum knows how to tell a story. With what seems to be an innate sense of rhythm, he has crafted a book that is alternately exciting, witty, and insightful---but retains the unmistakeable ring of honesty throughout...
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