The Iron Men

by Leonard B. Scott

At the end of World War II, Axel Mader and Jorn Furman -- two young officers who wear Germany's highest class of Iron Cross -- barely escape the retribution of the SS. Decades later, their fates are entangled with that of Jake Tallon, an American soldier stationed in Berlin who falls in love with Mader's daughter. Tallon, too, is a decorated war hero, though from Vietnam, not WWII. Together, the three iron men join together in Berlin just before the fall of the Wall to confront the legacy of the past . . . and defeat it.

Genres: Fiction, Action

472 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 1993

About the author

Leonard B. Scott (Col. USA ret.) is also the author of the acclaimed novels Charlie Mike, The Last Run, The Hill, The Expendables, The Iron Men, and Forged in Honor. Scott retired in 1994 as a full colonel after a twenty-seven-year career in the United States Army, with assignments throughout the world. A veteran of Vietnam, he earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Colonel Scott devotes all his time to researching and writing his novels. He and his wife have returned to their home state of Oklahoma, bought their dream house, and declare they're never moving again.

Reviews

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite novels. An intriguing and well written story that does an excellent job of capturing the essence of the personalities and values that go along with military leadership, regardless of the country.

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three German WWII vets, also Iron Cross winners, are reacquainted with
an old Waffen SS officer and adversary. Somewhat predictable story line
but enjoyable.

[Ron Baumer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoy the books written by Mr. Scott! His characters are lifelike and display the hood and bad qualities of mankind. This book is no exception having the backdrop of WW2 and the Cold War into a story about the friendship and camaraderie of soldiers. The story is fast paced and a one to hold your interest. I definitely recommend reading this book.

[Wm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. Plots were well developed and kept my interest. I would have given it 5 stars but the exploits of the Iron Men were a little too much and unrealistic - even in fiction

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's a lot to think about in this book. Written in 1993, it is a military action adventure story with serious PTSD overtones. Thankfully we don't focus on the Vietnam Vet main character's war PTSD. While that would be an admirable subject, it would be cliche. Instead Scott chooses to focus on the PTSD and unresolved WWII issues of the man who will become the surrogate father and father in law to our main character. This was the main focus of the book for me. Of course they avenged actions taken by a crazy SS officer in the final days of WWWII on the father in law's unit, but I truly enjoyed the deeper subject material that Scott got into here.

[Dennis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much preferred Scott's Vietnam era novels to WWII attempt.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced!

[Alex Drinkwater, Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting - told from the point of view of a US Army officer and two former Luftwaffe officers after WWII. I met the author at a bookstore and he graciously autographed my copy.

[Shannon Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it years back want to read it again - mr Scott is a great author and I have read all of his books, this is a good fun read

[Alex]

good