Just Finished "Lone Survivor:Operation Redwing

[dabrockster]

WOW. What a good book. It really gave me insight on what it takes to be a Navy SEAL and also the heroism of these 4 SEAL's left to battle over 200 Taliban fighters..

If you enjoy War books you will enjoy this one..

[Art Vandelay]

WOW. What a good book. It really gave me insight on what it takes to be a Navy SEAL and also the heroism of these 4 SEAL's left to battle over 200 Taliban fighters..

If you enjoy War books you will enjoy this one..

Great story. I was amazed and inspired by Marcus, his determination pre-Coronado, through Hell week, and most obviously during his capture. I wouldn't describe the book as well-written, but it is a easy and entertaining read.

[happyone]

They say that SEAL tng is the toughest tng in the US military. Worse the Ranger School or SF School.

[Hot Lunch]

WOW. What a good book. It really gave me insight on what it takes to be a Navy SEAL and also the heroism of these 4 SEAL's left to battle over 200 Taliban fighters..

If you enjoy War books you will enjoy this one..

I read this not to long ago. It is definitely a must read. I am not a big reader and I couldn't put this book down.

[Colly Wolly]

I listened to this on audio cd during my commutes a few months ago. Great story, but not exceptionally well-written. I sympathized with his resentment of politics and liberal pussiness.

[dabrockster]

I was doing some browsing this morning after reading a friends blog about lost soldiers. I looked up my fav soldier book (Lone Survivor) and saw this on Marcus Latrell's wiki page that irked me..

Just over a year ago 4 teens came in the dead of night to Marcus' house and shot his dog (DASY) a yellow Lab..

However, there is a pretty large significance to his dog and his lost firends

Each letter of the name "DASY" represents one of the members of his team—Danny Dietz, Matthew "Axe" Axelson, Southern boy (Marcus), and Michael "Yankee" Murphy. She was given to him in recovery to help him through rehabilitation.

Luttrell proceeded to chase the individuals through four counties in his truck armed with two 9 mm Berettas—until Onalaska Police apprehended the individuals (Lutrell ran them into a ditch and held them at gun point until the Police came). Upon arrest, the suspects verbally threatened Luttrell's life and taunted him. Alfonso Hernandez was arrested on-scene for driving without a valid drivers license and later charged with animal cruelty. Michael Edmonds turned himself in on April 7, was booked, and posted bond on the same charge. The other two individuals were not indicted. The males are also suspects in the killings of other neighborhood dogs.

[Coach McGuirk]

I feel like this might do justice to the story.

[dabrockster]

Movie comes out this Friday. I will be looking forward to seeing this one..

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lone_survivor/

[MarkGrace]

This looks like pretty much the Berg-iest thing ever. Like Friday Night Lights at war. I don't suspect the themes and performances will be that great, but based on the trailer and some reviews it seems like from a purely visceral standpoint it could be pretty cool.

[Katy Lied]

Saw it tonight. The theater was packed with even the front row full. Once the fighting started, it got so intense that my stomach hurt. I haven't participated in (the movie totally draws you in; there's no viewing it from your safe seat) a movie this unpleasant to watch since Scorsese's Departed or The Hurt Locker. Shortly after the bullets started flying I stopped snacking on my popcorn and saw everyone else put their snacks down- the entire audience all lost our appetite at the same time. It got worse and I just gave up and closed my eyes for about 15 minutes of the movie. The 30-year old man sitting in the seat next to me starting biting hard on his clenched fist. People die too easy in the movies, but in real life they cling tenaciously, rasping air through sucking chest wounds, running on legs with compound fractures and peering through red mists of blood draining from bullet holes in their heads.

At the end, there was no applause, only a hushed silence. I exited feeling like I just attended a funeral. People huddled around in the lobby, speaking in whispers.

[dabrockster]

Saw it tonight. The theater was packed with even the front row full. Once the fighting started, it got so intense that my stomach hurt. I haven't participated in (the movie totally draws you in; there's no viewing it from your safe seat) a movie this unpleasant to watch since Scorsese's Departed or The Hurt Locker. Shortly after the bullets started flying I stopped snacking on my popcorn and saw everyone else put their snacks down- the entire audience all lost our appetite at the same time. It got worse and I just gave up and closed my eyes for about 15 minutes of the movie. The 30-year old man sitting in the seat next to me starting biting hard on his clenched fist. People die too easy in the movies, but in real life they cling tenaciously, rasping air through sucking chest wounds, running on legs with compound fractures and peering through red mists of blood draining from bullet holes in their heads.

At the end, there was no applause, only a hushed silence. I exited feeling like I just attended a funeral. People huddled around in the lobby, speaking in whispers.

You just explained the feelings I felt after reading the book.. I was in a depressed mood for days afterwards. I found myself doing research to get to know the other 3 soldiers more. I felt I needed to at least do that out of respect for what thy gave (their life).. My next book was very light "enjoyable" reading. I am curious to see how much it follows the book and if they cut short his time in the village..

[Vic Vega]

Saw it tonight. The theater was packed with even the front row full. Once the fighting started, it got so intense that my stomach hurt. I haven't participated in (the movie totally draws you in; there's no viewing it from your safe seat) a movie this unpleasant to watch since Scorsese's Departed or The Hurt Locker. Shortly after the bullets started flying I stopped snacking on my popcorn and saw everyone else put their snacks down- the entire audience all lost our appetite at the same time. It got worse and I just gave up and closed my eyes for about 15 minutes of the movie. The 30-year old man sitting in the seat next to me starting biting hard on his clenched fist. People die too easy in the movies, but in real life they cling tenaciously, rasping air through sucking chest wounds, running on legs with compound fractures and peering through red mists of blood draining from bullet holes in their heads.

At the end, there was no applause, only a hushed silence. I exited feeling like I just attended a funeral. People huddled around in the lobby, speaking in whispers.

Great write up. Powerful flick worth watching on the big screen for sure.