Sog by John L. Plaster (1998, Paperback, Reprint)

this book give a very good detail of how us special forces, SOG , operated in vietnam war. recommended for anyone interested in special forces warfare

This is by far my favorite book. Hearing these stories anywhere else would make you think that it is something out of an 80s version Arnold or Rambo movie, but these stories are true and the men involved are all real. Page after page of just unbelievable, adrenaline packed stories.

This book truely shows the sacrifices and dedication of our military warriors!!Unlike the made up books the heroes give their lives in this book. Viet Nam may have been a politically run war(badly run) but the unselfish manner in which these men of valor execute their orders go far and above the norm for soldiers operating in foreign lands on behalf of their country. These men have nothing to be ashamed of and can take great pride in their accomplishments!! Bravo to them!!!

I had the privilege to serve with many of the men whose actions and conduct were featured in this book. To describe their actions as being astoundingly heroic does them a dis-service. The characters are so strongly described so as to be nearly mythical, human but much more. Where does this country find men like Robert Howard, the most highly decorated serviceman of any US War, lost in the corrupt noise of the Anti-War movement by a gutless Government and worse Media?

The stories in this book could be the basis for a hundred movies, and viewers of such movies would be hard-pressed to imagine stories that are repeated over and over about legends like Sergeant Major Billy Waugh, Mad Dog Shriver, CCC, CCN and much more. How about a 60 man unit that received no fewer than 5 Medals of Honor, and certainly earned a hundred more with their peers?

The modern SOG traces its roots all the way back to the First Special Service Force of World War II. I would recommend it to every American School and College. It might help Americans to better understand where their freedoms come from, and at what price. These were MEN who gave everything to their duty. Their bonds transcended all forms of conventional loyalty, but always beginning with their teammates. Their oaths were their lives.

This book really tells it how it was and is. Reminded me of the crazy dangerous stuff I did when I was a Scout Sniper and Sharpshooter. Must have book for Marines!!!