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| Moment of Truth in Iraq: How a New 'Greatest Generation' of American Soldiers is Turning Defeat and Disaster into Victory and Hope | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Yon
Publisher: Richard Vigilante Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 5752
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0980076323
Dewey Decimal Number: 956
EAN: 9780980076325
ASIN: 0980076323
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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Journalism as practiced by an adult April 15, 2008
38 out of 43 found this review helpful
An authoritative first-hand account of our Soldiers' actions in Iraq. Yon clearly lays out the story of our actions for good and bad. He evidently came in-country about the time I was leaving. He tells the story as I saw it and as my friends there now report it.
Yon doesn't mind saying who the good guys are. He names names and quotes directly.
It's riveting reading. There are far too few writers like Michael Yon. Hell, there are far too few people like Mike Yon.
 Moment of Truth April 16, 2008
34 out of 38 found this review helpful
Michael yon is a new breed of war reporter. Self financing, obligated to no one, trained in military operations, devoid of domestic politics, fearless as a reporter.
In Moment of Truth, Mr. Yon brings the adrenaline rush of first contact to the reader as only a long term embed with US soldiers and marines can. Yon describes the shameless brutality of the insurgents, the bravery of the Iraqi troops and police, and the underlining goodness of our all-volunteer forces.
This is a must read for those who want to understand the harsh facts on the ground in Iraq. This book is not about domestic politics. It is about a just mission to bring peace to a troubled region. A just mission performed by the best military ever assembled.
I highly recommend this book.
Moment of Truth in Iraq April 12, 2008
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
This is the story of the soldiers, Marines who fought all over Iraq from a man who spent 2005 and 2007 in Iraq. There is no one better at telling the story of our people fighting over there. I recommend this book very highly. If you're a fan of his blog you recognize the stories, they are engrossing and they will make you proud of our men and women in uniform. Our leaders... well maybe not so much. Michael never pulls his punches so you will get the good and the bad. Buy it!
Speaks clearly about a complex situation April 13, 2008
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
Michael Yon puts into perspective the changes needed to allow America to win in Iraq. This book will not be popular among entrenched advocates of conventional warfare, but it is critical to their moving forward as servants of the national interest. Going far beyond the sand tables of West Point to the sands of Anbar province, Michael Yon shares the insight gained observing the war in Iraq from walking the alleys to chatting with Ministers and Generals.
Certain to be on the required reading lists of many military organizations. Essential to understanding what is going on in Iraq today.
Great, Clear View of Iraq War April 14, 2008
17 out of 21 found this review helpful
I just finished this book and I am so glad the Michael shared his story. He provides a ground view of the current Iraq war that is almost impossible to duplicate. I have tried to follow the war and have been frustrated at times by the lens that most of the reporting has place over the true picture of what is happening over there. Michael provides a detailed and often wrenching picture of the course of this war. His accounts personally challenged many preconceived notions of my own. This is a must read if you wish to have informed discussions and make appropriate decisions about the Iraq war.
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