Roberts Ridge
Roberts Ridge
Wondering if anyone has read this book? I just finished and thought it was pretty good, although I can't speak to accuracies.
It seemed pretty in line with what I read in "Not a Good Day to Die".
http://www.robertsridge.com/
It seemed pretty in line with what I read in "Not a Good Day to Die".
http://www.robertsridge.com/
- K.Ingraham
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I was just leafing through that at B&N worndering if it was any good.
I met CPL Common's mother at RR this year & it looked like the author had talked to her when researching the book.
I saw some less than friendly reviews of 'Not a Good Day to Die' so I'm waiting for the PPB to appear, but I think I'll acquire 'Robert's Ridge' first.
Any comments on either from anyone close to the events?
I met CPL Common's mother at RR this year & it looked like the author had talked to her when researching the book.
I saw some less than friendly reviews of 'Not a Good Day to Die' so I'm waiting for the PPB to appear, but I think I'll acquire 'Robert's Ridge' first.
Any comments on either from anyone close to the events?
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2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
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2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’
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Not A Good Day To Die
Not A Good Day To Die is definatelly worht the money and the time. I bought it at the PX and was thinking it was going to be just a kick ass story from the guys on the ridge. Turned out to be a kick ass story (and as accurate as I've ever heard anything to be...) about the enire build up through exectution.
If your really interested in more about the book, PM me.
If your really interested in more about the book, PM me.
Rgr Hunter
Bco/HHC 1/75-'97-'03
Random Intensity
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Bco/HHC 1/75-'97-'03
Random Intensity
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I read Robert's Ridge this week. It's specific to the fight itself & not the broader Anaconda op.
Just picked up Imperial Grunts after a good leaf through it at Barnes&Noble. Looks REAL good. Don't let the psuedocommie inspired liner notes fool you.
Just picked up Imperial Grunts after a good leaf through it at Barnes&Noble. Looks REAL good. Don't let the psuedocommie inspired liner notes fool you.
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2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’
2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’
not a good day to die
A few months ago I was exchanging emails about recommended reading materials with my former CO. He suggested this book, and wrote that I'd recognize some of the characters.
Damn if he didn't mean himself. Most anyone who has served under him would say he's a great man, even if he was raised in 2nd Bn.
Great read.
Damn if he didn't mean himself. Most anyone who has served under him would say he's a great man, even if he was raised in 2nd Bn.
Great read.
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Agreed. I'm now about halfway through 'Not A Good Day...' & it too is excellent - despite the most lame title.Buddha wrote:Just finished it. Great book, and helps fill in the blanks in "Not a Good Day to Die."
The books are worth reading as a set. 'Not a Good Day..' for the campaign view & RR for the micro-view.
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2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’
2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
RS 9-76
Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’