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Vagabonds
- Tourists in the Heart of Darkness
- By: Nick Brokhausen, Jeff Miller
- Narrated by: Andrew B. Wehrlen
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 203
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 186
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 188
1978 - a chance meeting on a remote military airbase between two Green Berets involved in the same operation leads to a partnership that will last over 40 years. Four years after that meeting, Nick Brokhausen and Jeff Miller leave the service within a few weeks of each other and begin an odyssey that takes them to dozens of countries on five continents.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Wrong narrator
- By Charles Harris on 12-15-21
- Vagabonds
- Tourists in the Heart of Darkness
- By: Nick Brokhausen, Jeff Miller
- Narrated by: Andrew B. Wehrlen
An interesting continuation of the first two works
Reviewed: 04-11-22
The stories were engaging and humorous, well-written in the same sarcastic prose Brokhausen is known for. The narrator was no slouch, but Brokhausen will forever sound like the one from We Few and Whispers in the Tall Grass, which were related with equal smarm and irreverence in a tone that complimented the author's words.
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We March at Midnight
- A War Memoir
- By: Ray McPadden
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 426
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 376
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Story5 out of 5 stars 375
We March at Midnight is award-winning author Ray McPadden’s chronicle of his experience as a highly decorated Ranger officer leading some of the most dangerous missions during the height of the Iraq and Afghan wars. In 2005, Ray joined the army in search of what he calls “the moment” - a chance to prove to himself and his brothers in arms that he is a true leader. His job is to establish the first outpost in the Korengal, Afghanistan’s deadliest valley, and his decisions and mistakes will have a permanent impact on the men he commands.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The honesty of it all
- By Wendy Rose on 04-14-22
- We March at Midnight
- A War Memoir
- By: Ray McPadden
- Narrated by: Will Damron
Interesting read
Reviewed: 12-28-21
worth your time to check out for a synopsis of Afghanistan and Iraq war experiences
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Undaunted Valor
- An Assault Helicopter Unit in Vietnam
- By: Colonel Matt Jackson
- Narrated by: Jack Nolan
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 200
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 173
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Story5 out of 5 stars 172
Undaunted Valor is the firsthand account of helicopter pilot, Colonel Dan Cory as he flies combat missions in the jungles of Vietnam. From dodging enemy ground fire and RPGs, to constant mortar and rocket attacks on his base, Colonel Cory stared down the enemy to bring his fellow soldiers’ home.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good story. Horrible narration.
- By tabhastal on 03-22-21
- Undaunted Valor
- An Assault Helicopter Unit in Vietnam
- By: Colonel Matt Jackson
- Narrated by: Jack Nolan
good story, entertaining account
Reviewed: 06-25-21
The story was interesting and well told, although the narrator - despite his extensive experience as related at the end of the book - kind of stumbled through some words quite a lot through it but that sort of kept it interesting in itself.
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When the Tempest Gathers
- From Mogadishu to the Fight Against ISIS, a Marine Special Operations Commander at War
- By: Andrew Milburn
- Narrated by: Andrew Milburn
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 238
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 221
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Story5 out of 5 stars 219
These are the combat experiences of the first Marine to command a special operations task force, recounted against a backdrop of his journey from raw Second Lieutenant to seasoned Colonel and Task Force Commander; from leading Marines through the streets of Mogadishu, Baghdad, Fallujah and Mosul to directing multi-national special operations forces in a dauntingly complex fight against a formidable foe.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the very best books I’ve read in any genre.
- By Lisa on 11-10-20
- When the Tempest Gathers
- From Mogadishu to the Fight Against ISIS, a Marine Special Operations Commander at War
- By: Andrew Milburn
- Narrated by: Andrew Milburn
fabulously written work told in masterful fashion
Reviewed: 05-22-21
It's not often I enjoy audio books performed by the author but Milburn has three magnificent talents: as a savvy warfighter, as a master storyteller with a clear, pleasant voice that demands rapt attention, and as a mesmerizing writer. I can't remember the last time I read the work of someone so adept at such refreshingly erudite use of the English language without sounding trite or stuffy. He humbly conveys in matter-of-fact fashion his deeds and the successes and failures of those he encountered with equal aplomb, keeping the reader firmly engrossed while sharing his victories along with his shattering personal setbacks. Well done, sir!
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Walk in My Combat Boots
- True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors
- By: James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Chris Mooney
- Narrated by: Jason Culp
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 533
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 477
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 477
Walk in my Combat Boots is a powerful collection crafted from hundreds of original interviews by James Patterson, the world’s number one best-selling writer, and First Sergeant US Army (Ret.) Matt Eversmann, part of the Ranger unit portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I enjoyed the variety of the stories.
- By buzzsawrockers on 02-14-21
- Walk in My Combat Boots
- True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors
- By: James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Chris Mooney
- Narrated by: Jason Culp
excellent collection of stories
Reviewed: 05-08-21
Very interesting well rounded views of several different aspects of military service over the course of decades. Recommended reading
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WAR
- By: Sebastian Junger
- Narrated by: Sebastian Junger
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,603
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,934
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,927
Junger turns his brilliant and empathetic eye to the reality of combat - the fear, the honor, and the trust among men in an extreme situation whose survival depends on their absolute commitment to one another. His on-the-ground account follows a single platoon through a 15-month tour of duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Why we fight re-visited
- By J on 09-20-10
- WAR
- By: Sebastian Junger
- Narrated by: Sebastian Junger
first rate work
Reviewed: 04-25-21
This is one of the best novels I have ever read regarding the experience of men, particularly young men, in war. The perspective of the journalists as an observer rather than a combatant - despite living so closely with combatants and being in constant danger and under fire - gives a refreshingly frank and unabashed look into their world. This is highly recommended material and should be mandatory reading for any troops facing time in a war theater.
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The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
- By: Gary Chapman
- Narrated by: Gary Chapman
- Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 42,529
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35,024
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Story5 out of 5 stars 34,747
Dr. Gary Chapman identifies five basic languages of love and then guides couples towards a better understanding of their unique languages of love. Learn to speak and understand your mate's love language, and in no time you will be able to effectively love and truly feel loved in return. Skillful communication is within your grasp!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unexpected Brilliance
- By Vanessa on 02-08-07
Excellent Self Help guide for a troubled marriage
Reviewed: 04-06-21
After having read this book and ordering a copy for my wife I am hoping that is going to help us understand each other's needs better and hopefully get along better than we have over the last 10 years
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Tiger Bravo's War
- By: Rick St. John
- Narrated by: David L. White
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Story5 out of 5 stars 54
Tiger Bravo’s War follows a band of young paratroopers, from the same battalion in the elite 101st Airborne Division portrayed in Stephen Ambrose’s World War II best seller Band of Brothers, during their first year in combat in the Vietnam War - from a bayonet charge in War Zone D and street fighting during the 1968 Tet Offensive, to a rescue mission of a surrounded platoon and rock and roll in the company mess hall, and much more.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Vietnam from an Officer's Perspective...
- By Michael Richards on 05-11-18
- Tiger Bravo's War
- By: Rick St. John
- Narrated by: David L. White
Great story, Terrific narration!
Reviewed: 03-24-21
This is a captivating memoir of a commander's battlefield experience told by someone who knows how to spin a story. The storyline is clear and concise, as is the voice actor's recitation, his goofy character accents notwithstanding. The author is factual yet modest in recounting the exploits of is company. Excellent "read", highly recommended.
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War for the Hell of It
- A Fighter Pilot's View of Vietnam
- By: Ed Cobleigh
- Narrated by: Eric Martin
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 319
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 294
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 297
In War for the Hell of It, Cobleigh shares his perspectives in a deeply personal account of a fighter pilot's life, one filled with moral ambiguity and military absurdities offset by the undeniable thrill of flying a fighter plane. With well-crafted prose that puts you into his Phantom's cockpit, Cobleigh vividly recounts the unexplainable loss of his wingman, the useless missions he flew, the need to trust his reflexes, eyesight, aggressiveness, and his survival instincts in the heat of combat.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best book on the USAF air war in Vietnam.
- By S. Mersereau on 08-26-16
- War for the Hell of It
- A Fighter Pilot's View of Vietnam
- By: Ed Cobleigh
- Narrated by: Eric Martin
Excellent, well written work!
Reviewed: 02-27-21
If the author is half as good a pilot as he is an author that he must be one hell of a pilot because this book was completely engaging from start to finish. The author provided just enough "there I was" storyline of combat flying with introspection that does not come off as cliche or scripted. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to a friend
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Pale Horse
- Hunting Terrorists and Commanding Heroes with the 101st Airborne Division
- By: Jimmy Blackmon
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 441
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 397
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 398
Pale Horse is the remarkable never-before-told true story of an army aviation task force during combat in the Afghan War, told by the commanding officer who was there. Set in the very valleys where the attacks of 9/11 were conceived and where 10 Medals of Honor have been earned since that fateful day the war began, the narrative races from ferocious firefights and bravery in battle to the quiet moments where the courageous men and women of Task Force Pale Horse catch their breath before they take to the skies again.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pale Horse
- By Jason on 04-04-16
- Pale Horse
- Hunting Terrorists and Commanding Heroes with the 101st Airborne Division
- By: Jimmy Blackmon
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
Kind of ho hum
Reviewed: 01-21-21
The author's experiences. while worthy of re-telling, seem to be overshadowed by his recounting the experiences of others rather than himself. He goes way overboard with giving the life's story of everyone he mentions, coated with an overabundance of superlatives of their athleticism. joviality, attitude, and war-worthiness. However, he tends to give well-deserved credit to his people and the great job they did under difficult circumstances. Worth your time if you like "staff officer speak".
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