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SOG : A Photo History of the Secret Wars by John L. Plaster (2000, Hardcover)
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"SOG: A Photo History of the Secret Wars" by John L. Plaster is a hardcover book published by Paladin Press in 2000. This book, spanning 488 pages, provides a detailed account of military history, specifically focusing on the topics of Military Strategy and the Vietnam War. Illustrated with photos, the book offers insights into the secretive operations of the Special Operations Group (SOG) during wartime. With a size of 11 inches in length and 8.5 inches in width, this book is a comprehensive resource for those interested in military history and strategy.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPaladin Press
ISBN-101581600585
ISBN-139781581600582
eBay Product ID (ePID)1693596
Product Key Features
Book TitleSog : a Photo History of the Secret Wars
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
TopicMilitary / Strategy, Military / Vietnam War
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorJohn L. Plaster
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight66.5 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-698035
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal959.704/342
Table Of ContentPart One THE SECRET WAR BEGINSChapter 1 - Colby's Covert WarChapter 2 - Switching Back-SOG Is BornChapter 3 - Shining BrassPart Two THE HO CHI MINH TRAILChapter 4 - Unfolding the Mysteries of the TrailPart Three SOG's AIR ARMChapter 5 - Blackbirds and Night SkiesChapter 6 - Special Helicopters and Special CrewsChapter 7 - FACs and FightersPart Four RECON WEAPONS, MISSIONS, AND TACTICSChapter 8 - Recon Equipment and WeaponsChapter 9 - Recon MissionsChapter 10 - NVA Counterrecon Forces and TacticsChapter 11 - Recon Tactics and TechniquesPart Five RECON OPERATIONSChapter 12 - Getting Teams In and OutChapter 13 - HALO: The Ultimate Infiltration TechniqueChapter 14 - The Recon EthicChapter 15 - Into CambodiaPart Six SOG'S HATCHET FORCESChapter 16 - Hatchet Force OperationsChapter 17 - Operation TailwindPart Seven OTHER FRONTS IN THE SECRET WARSChapter 18 - Bright Light RescuesChapter 19 - The Greatest Raid of AllChapter 20 - SOG in the DefenseChapter 21 - SOG's Darkest Programs
SynopsisThis is the companion photo history to SOG: The Secret Wars of American's Commandos in Vietnam. In 1972 the U.S. military took steps to ensure that such a book could never be printed by destroying all the known photos that existed of the top-secret Studies and Observations Group. But unknown to those in charge, SOG veterans brought back with them hundreds of photographs of SOG in action and kept them secret for more than three decades. More than 700 irreplaceable photos bring to life the stories of SOG legends Larry Thorne, Bob Howard, Dick Meadows, George Sisler, Q and others, and documents what really happened deep inside enemy territory: Operation Tailwind, the Son Tay raid, SOG's defense of Khe Sanh, Hatchet Force operations, Bright Light rescues, HALO insertions, string extractions, SOG's darkest programs and much more.
LC Classification NumberDS558.92.P549 2000
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- 05 Feb, 2020
One of a Kind
If you REALLLY want to see photos of a clandestine war we were fighting in Vietnam, photos of the one the Government tried to hide, this large book is a must. The Government ordered all SOG photos in its possession destroyed, but it didn't count on the ones our SOG guys had sent home. This is an historic collection of the ones that escaped destruction.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 May, 2016
Vietnam veteran loves this book
I have read many books about the Vietnam War, and this is, without question, the most detailed explanation about SOG , including the hundreds of photographs. It is more expensive than most of the Vietnam books, but well worth it. "Numba One Book, GI."Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Dec, 2021
Recon and Hatchet Forces
I was at FOB2 with John Plaster when he was writing the book. I am in the Hatchet section. Like the quote, "We were soldiers once, and young." from the movie. There are many that had the privilege to serve in SF at that time. Most came back, some are still there, but none are forgotten. Thank you John Plaster.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Oct, 2022
Powerful
For those who were there, this is a potent reminder. Proceed at your own risk.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
