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Fighting Men
Dive into a world where Special Forces adventurers defy the limits of heroism and resilience. Step into the shoes of a Korean Minister of Agriculture, if only for a day. Experience a mini-D-Day, where Green Berets stand with Navy comrades with a quandary. Brace yourself for Operation Barroom, a daring endeavor to drop colossal elephants deep into the unforgiving Vietnamese jungle.
In this gripping collection of stories, Morris transports you, taking you on a thrilling, sometimes humorous, and often bone-chilling journey into the hearts of these exceptional warriors. These men, driven to become the best, dive into the treacherous darkness of night jumps and ambushes and the brutal reality of the Green Berets and their special operations counterparts who were committed to lead, coach, mentor, and inspire native forces fighting for a chance to live free. Morris weaves intricate tales that bring the jungle alive. Immerse yourself in the unforgettable voices of these extraordinary men-some who survive and some who fall heroically.
Their stories will etch deep impressions, painting an indelible portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the triumph of the human spirit.
In this gripping collection of stories, Morris transports you, taking you on a thrilling, sometimes humorous, and often bone-chilling journey into the hearts of these exceptional warriors. These men, driven to become the best, dive into the treacherous darkness of night jumps and ambushes and the brutal reality of the Green Berets and their special operations counterparts who were committed to lead, coach, mentor, and inspire native forces fighting for a chance to live free. Morris weaves intricate tales that bring the jungle alive. Immerse yourself in the unforgettable voices of these extraordinary men-some who survive and some who fall heroically.
Their stories will etch deep impressions, painting an indelible portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the triumph of the human spirit.
- GenresMilitary Fiction
220 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1993
About the author
Jim Morris
19 books27 followersJim Morris served three tours with Special Forces (The Green Berets) in Vietnam. The second and third were cut short by serious wounds. He retired of wounds as a major. He has maintained his interest in the mountain peoples of Vietnam with whom he fought, and has been, for many years, a refugee and civil rights activist on their behalf.
His Vietnam memoir War Story won the first Bernal Diaz Award for military non-fiction. Morris is author of the story from which the film Operation Dumbo Drop was made, and has produced numerous documentary television episodes about the Vietnam War. He is author of three books of non-fiction and five novels. He has appeared on MSNBC as a commentator on Special Operations.
For the past decade he has immersed himself in a deep study of Toltec shamanism. His research in this topic has taken him to Central Mexico, Bolivia, and Peru. He has completed two rigorous apprenticeships in this tradition.
His Vietnam memoir War Story won the first Bernal Diaz Award for military non-fiction. Morris is author of the story from which the film Operation Dumbo Drop was made, and has produced numerous documentary television episodes about the Vietnam War. He is author of three books of non-fiction and five novels. He has appeared on MSNBC as a commentator on Special Operations.
For the past decade he has immersed himself in a deep study of Toltec shamanism. His research in this topic has taken him to Central Mexico, Bolivia, and Peru. He has completed two rigorous apprenticeships in this tradition.
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February 3, 2022
Outstanding book! Even the chapter, "Killers in Retirement," is extremely well done. Kudos.
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