Starship Troopers

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Juan Rico signed up with the Federal Service on a lark, but despite the hardships and rigorous training, he finds himself determined to make it as a cap trooper. In boot camp he will learn how to become a soldier, but when he graduates and war comes (as it always does for soldiers), he will learn why he is a soldier. Many consider this Hugo Award winner to be Robert Heinlein's finest work, and with good reason. Forget the battle scenes and high-tech weapons (though this novel has them)--this is Heinlein at the top of his game talking people and politics.

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Science FictionLarge Print EditionStarship Troopers is a classic novel by one of science fictions greatest writers of all time and is now a Tri-Star movie. In one of Heinleins most controversial bestsellers, a recruit of the future goes through the toughest boot camp in the universe and into battle with the Terran Mobile Infantry against mankinds most frightening enemy.

Customer Reviews:

Paying for the Right to Vote.......2007-09-18

When Heinlein first penned this work in response to a call by some politicians to unilaterally disarm the United States, I doubt if he thought it would become one of his best known and most controversial works, a work which continues to have steady sales and whose influence on the science-fiction field has been enormous.

It's a simple story, one of the growth of Juan Rico from boy to man, as he enlists in the military of the future, and learns just what duty and responsibility mean, what his own capabilities are, and just what he wants out of life.

What is controversial about this book is the philosophy that suffuses it, is in fact the heart of this book, as Heinlein posits a future where, in order to vote or hold political office, you must prove your willingness to support and defend the society through either military service or service in one of the non-combatant auxiliary services. As part and parcel of this idea, no one can be refused entry into these services, even if blind or paralyzed, so political franchise is available to anyone who so desires (as opposed to some of the limitations that have been put on the voting franchise by various states at various times - and remember that this book was written in 1959, long before the Voting Rights Act of 1965). Heinlein further posits that such a society, even though the people who hold office were no better, smarter, or otherwise more qualified than our current leaders, would be a more stable society than our current one because their authority is balanced by their proven sense of responsibility and duty towards that society, a point that is certainly debatable, but in the absence of any real-world society so structured, must remain a conjecture.

Right alongside this idea are statements that rights must be earned (a critical failure of our current society is the inculcated belief that people have these rights just because they exist - that they are `owed' things without having to make any effort of their own), that correct moral attitudes are not inherent but must be taught (and a lack of corporal punishment in the early developing years does not help in this education), that war is a political statement whose level of violence must be geared towards what the political goal is, that the dictum that `violence never solves anything' is hogwash, that communism is based on faulty premises, and a whole host of other such ideas.

Now quite a few people have labeled this book as `fascist' because of this military service requirement, when it is no such thing (just look up the definition of fascist). Heinlein does glorify the military to some degree, but he also shows (often by counter-example) just how screwed up the military can be. And far from robotic adherence to commands, he clearly indicates that military people should question orders they think are suspect (at the right time and place - not while the bullets are whizzing over your head). There is a well-established court system, that like ours is pretty much insulated from political influence, and a political election process that is far away from any fascist government organization.

His depiction of boot camp and later military operations is excellent, comparable to similar descriptions in things like Leon Uris' Battle Cry. Rico is very well portrayed, a man that is very easy to empathize with and understand his thought processes. The plot seems to ramble a bit, as the story is not really about the Bug war, but about Rico's development. Once you understand this, it is very logical, coherent, and often exciting. The philosophy is presented with anecdotes, analogies, and concrete examples that make it easy to understand and far from being just `dry lecture', though perhaps that is the only real flaw with this book, as there is perhaps just too much of this `telling', rather than `showing'. But in general this is extremely readable, with Heinlein's typical unforced, near-folksy prose and clear thought processes.

This book has been, at various times, on the recommended reading list of all of our military service academies. I would go further, and recommend that this book be added to the list of `required reading' that our high school students are subject to. Whether you agree with ideas of this book or not, at the very least this book will make you think, and that's not a bad thing for students to learn how to do.

--Reviewed by Patrick Shepherd (hyperpat)

My Idea of a Sci-Fi Novel.......2007-09-08

Just so there is full disclosure...I read this book years ago, so some of my recollection of the events in the book are hazy at best. However, I rate this as one of my all time favorite Sci-Fi books because of the action-adventure throughout the novel. Besides being a good adventure novel, it brings interesting philosophical questions to the table: Who should dictate rights and privileges? In the novel, in order to vote and get citizenship rights, one must serve a stint in the military. This creates a government of people who have served in the military and have first-hand experiance on defending human rights. This system, however, creates a government that is revolting to people who are students of the American Constitution. I feel this is Heinlein's intent.

Many people have commented on the brutality of the Boot Camp sections of the book. Well, boot camp is brutal. It has to be. Granted, Heinlein seems to enjoy making it seem almost a saditic exercise, but it is with the point of showing what it takes to become a citizen.

Overall, I recommend this book to anybody, whether you like science-fiction or not, because of the questions it raises about what it means to be a citizen, and a human.

As a side note, I also recommendthe movie, only if to see how not to make an adaptation.

More than Sci Fi.......2007-09-08

This novel does an excellent job of stating and offering solutions for the decline of todays great civilization. Heinlein uses the life of Rico in order to display to us the folly of many present ideas of rights, discipline and knowledge. If we apply these ideas we just might be able to turn around the place our society is heading. This novel is for anyone who would like to understand the nature of tight knit military units, and for anyone who would like a refreshing read. Heinlein was definitely ahead of his times.

I couldn't put this book down.... Because I wanted to know if it gets better!.......2007-09-07

I wasted two days on this book!

The first day I read a few pages and put it down. I was thinking, "OK he can't be serious, he is not naive is he?" And then to give the book a second chance I read it entirely the second day and no, it don't get better!

The Good:

1- I liked the idea that people have a responsibility to society at large. That is a good one.

The Bad:

1- Don't question your leaders. NO! Question the baztards! I don't know how someone who can believe that people are naturally self interested, like the author believes, can also believe in follow the saintly leader bull crap!

2- Spanking stops crime. BULL CRAP, the crime rates were worse in the 1920s than today and they did not only spank, they beat the hell outta their kids! Corporal Punishment Stops crime. BULL CRAP, IT CREATES HARDER CRIMINALS! Corporal punishment don't work, people will only support a law if they can see it is in their self interest. Making someone frightened, angry, or hateful does not show that a law is in their self interest!

3- It just is, there is no point to the story. The ending? There is no conclusive ending, it is crap! The story just lags on and on, and believe me I was reading this book all the way through trying to find some entertaining and redeeming qualities.

4- Lets quote Das Kapital and then come up with inane conclusions from two sentences of it. I have read Das Kapital, can someone else show me how someone being a s--ty cook disproves the book and merits of Communism? I mean really the part he was quoting was describing a capitalistic mechanic anyways! So if that part he "disproves" disproves the merits of communism, I guess it also disproves the merits of Capitalism as well! (Capitalism you can see he supports in the book: He supports the use private contractors logistical involvement in military affairs, so don't say he is anti-capitalist and anti-communist, cause he ain't!)

5- He says his main character was part of a debate club, but guess what? There ain't any debating in this book! It is just one one-sided throughout the book, basically the book can be summed up by the Ex-Cincinnati Reds Owner Marge Schott "Hitler was good in the beginning, but went too far."

The Ugly!

1- This is one case where I can say, I liked the Movies better than the book and guess what? I hated the movies! Though part two with the fully naked chick was soft on the eyes.

Supports beating people (abuse) to "teach" them better.......2007-09-03

I liked the movie, so I decided to read the book. It was far different. I found that Heinlein was a very nasty person who writes in a mean, nasty, boring style. When I got to the part where he advocated beating soldiers during training, I had enough. Japanese soldiers in WW2 were beaten a lot in their training, and they were by far the most vicious, sadistic soldiers in WW2, committing many atrocities, rapes, and murders of innocent people and babies. I think Heinlein was an idiot and won't be reading any more of his books.

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I pity the fool who hasn't read this book
Controversy and illusion
Interesting experiment (look up Rodger W. Young) on the net.
Starship Troopers
An amazing book, but don't expect lots of battle scenes

Starship Troopers
Robert A. Heinlein
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In one of Robert A. Heinlein's most controversial bestsellers, a recruit of the future goes through the toughest boot camp in the Universe-and into battle with the Terran Mobile Infantry against mankind's most alarming enemy.

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I pity the fool who hasn't read this book.......2007-09-20

I know I'm going to read this book again, and recommend it to all my friends. I especially recommend this book to anyone considering going into the military, because so much of this reflects Heinlein's personal experience. On top of that, this book is full of his wit, wisdom, and brilliant story writing...which means it's a great read even for those who don't normally enjoy sci-fi. The characters in this story are awesome. I don't want to give any spoilers, but don't expect a lot of action. Just good combat action. Rest assured that you won't be wasting your time with this one. Everything of any importance is founded on mathematics...might be hard to accept, but it's true.

Controversy and illusion.......2007-06-17

I first encountered this story in October of 1959, when the first part of a two-part serial entitled _Starship Soldier_ appeared in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. I had just turned nine, so I didn't understand what I was reading all that well -- but I really liked the cover art for the second installment, in December, which was a stunning scene of the Mobile Infantry in combat, done by Emshwiller. My main memory of it at the time was that my father didn't think I could understand what I was reading; he asked me if I could explain "genetic impoverishment" (I couldn't).

I'm not going to give a neat plot synopsis here; most of the other reviews have that.

In the nearly 48 years since then, I have re-read this book more times than any other of my favorites. I don't know why this is, and it would probably be pointless to speculate on it. The point here is that I have come to see things about this story that others might miss.

This book represents a major watershed in Heinlein's career. _ST_ was his last juvenile novel, and it marks the beginning of Heinlein being a controversial figure. This book is one of the greatest bones of contention in the history of science fiction, with people arguing mightily (and seemingly endlessly) over it, dividing themselves neatly on opposite sides of the right-left faultline. Many opinions have been given on it, almost all of them quite worthless, a point which applies to those approving of the book as well as those disapproving of it.

This is one of Heinlein's strangest books, and one of his most convoluted. One has to read it closely (or many times, anyway) to really take note of it. The story is told from the first person point of view, a point which starts to take on significance when the reader realizes that there are entirely too many casual references to drugs and hypnosis through the
text, starting with the very first paragraph.

One might consider also that nowhere else in the body of Heinlein's work does he describe a society like that of _ST_ (a limited franchise democracy, with a decidedly right-wing, law-and-order ambience, complete with floggings and hangings). If he really were advocating this, one would expect to see this type of society depicted in many of his novels -- but it isn't. This is the only one.

And, of course, it's well-known that the opinions that authors put in the mouths of their characters are not necessarily the opinions of the authors. The opinions of Johnnie Rico's mentors and authority figures are not, I think, identical with those of Heinlein himself -- but that's sort of hard to tell, because Heinlein always maintained a closed front to the world, only displaying the sides of himself that he wanted to.

The one other thing I want to say about this book is the fact that you can keep on finding things in it that you hadn't previously noticed, even after many readings (that's also true of much of his other work). I noticed a new thing just a few months ago; this has to do with Heinlein's technique of showing rather than describing, and it makes for the sort of book you can read more than once. I won't go on about that; you can look for yourself, and maybe you'll find things that I've missed.

_Starship Troopers_, is one of the absolutely essential works that someone interested in Heinlein should read. The corollary to that is that, in order to have a valid opinion on Heinlein and his work, one needs to read more of his work than one book, or even half a dozen; depending on which ones one reads, that number would be around fifteen or twenty.

This book, of course, works on a number of levels. Whatever level you want to approach it on, I highly recommend it -- just don't stop here, because all of Heinlein's work deserves attention.

Interesting experiment (look up Rodger W. Young) on the net........2007-05-23

As with any good sci-fi the story and descriptions of the latest gadget are important; however this is just the window dressing or vehicle to carry a message or concept to you with out sounding too preachy.

Basically this book is not fascist like the movie. It suggests that people should be responsible for their actions and have a stake in what they make decisions on. Never did it say that these people were smarter or better, just that when you have a vested interest your decisions tend to work or you will pay.

I was intrigued in the process that Johnny Rico was going through in the story. The movie does not phase me as it looks like cartoon hype. But the book was too close to home. I hope my memory is flawed as I remember every one of the people types that he described. Actually I think with the volunteer Army today it is closer to the book than was Vietnam where conscripts looked on it this as slightly preferable to prison. I know that this story is not about the military but it is too real to be ignored as just the story.

You could have floored me with I found out there were no naked women in the book. Dizzy Flores must have had a great Swedish doctor. This could have been a genuine attempt to update the story; however it distracted from the original purpose.

Basically after school Johnny Rico is whisked into the military by peer pressure and to finds out if he is more than just the factory owner's son. While going through boot camp he learns of different cultures and the intricacies of military life. Naturally he makes mistakes and learns from others mistakes. As he grows he learns what make the world the way it is. I will not contrast this book with the movie because I think you enjoy the story more if you find out what happens as it unfolds.

Starship Troopers.......2007-02-21

"His head came off as I tried to take him out of his suit..."
This is one of the many gripping lines that doesn't let you put this book down. The story goes into the mind of a soldier going through boot camp and entering a career in the military.
The main character joins the army thinking that it would be an easy way to earn money and gain citizenship. His plan to earn some quick cash ended abruptly when the bugs attacked. In an attempt to avenge the innocent lives that the bugs had already slaughtered many were over zealous to fight their enemy. Most quickly learned that these were not the bugs you can spray with Raid and watch as they squirm in agony during their last moments of life. THESE bugs fought back!
Being outnumbered and outgunned the humans were fighting to survive. This book is an excellent read and is a must for any Sci-Fi lover. The author, Robert Heinlein, does an excellent job of pulling you in and keeping you suspended from beginning to end.

An amazing book, but don't expect lots of battle scenes.......2006-08-13

...because there aren't. This book has very little to do with the movie of the same name, other than some of the characters have the same name (but completely different personalities, not to mention different races), and the overall idea of fighting against an alien race known as the bugs.

This book is more about philosophy, why do we fight, why a volunteer army is important, and morality. Heinlein is one of the few people to admit that our Justice system is based on the principle of people wanting vengeance against criminals who have caused pain and harm to innocents. I believe he sums this up very in one particular line which states, "While a Judge's purpose is benevolent in nature, his rewards are supposed to make the criminal suffer". It also points out the failures in our modern society. In our society, people are punished more harshly than murderers sometimes. Disgusting.

Anyway, like I said, there aren't too many battles, but the few ones there are, are pretty cool. I find myself re-reading those parts because Heinlein also gets into the idea of fighting an enemy who won't roll over and die just because you throw a million nukes at their planet. Not gona work on the bugs pal. The technology they use is also really cool, the power armor in particular.

Bottom line, read this book.

Hayne's Isuzu: Pickups 1981-1993, Trooper 1984-1991

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Trooper Repair Manual
Does not include Diesel Engines!
The Isuzu Trooper
II only to the Factory Manual

Hayne's Isuzu: Pickups 1981-1993, Trooper 1984-1991
John Haynes
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Isuzu Pick-ups with gasoline engines (81 - 93) Isuzu Trooper with gasoline engines (84 - 91) Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans and SUVs in the market today. Each manual is written and photographed from "hands-on" experience gained by a complete teardown and rebuild of the vehicle. The first Haynes manual was written this way 40 years ago, and all the manuals continue to be produced this way, making Haynes the world leader in automotive repair information.

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Trooper Repair Manual.......2002-03-11

Good book. I was able to use this book to fix up my 1990 Trooper. Details were accurate and procedures were good. Worth
the money.

Does not include Diesel Engines!.......2000-09-15

Lacks Diesel engine information. The rest is allright. I expected that *some* small parts, e.g. washers, bolts, bearings, would have exact sizes pointed, to make a substitution easier. Anyway, for ISUZU TROOPER this book seems to be the best, if you don't have ISUZU's factory service manual.

The Isuzu Trooper.......2000-02-24

I have recently purchased, in Saudi Arabia, an Isuzu Trooper built in the USA as a GMC Trailblazer. It is a LWB 2.6 fuel injected beauty. I have tried everything to get a repair manual in UK where I go on vacation, but with no success. I finally tried Amazon and Bingo, exactly what I wanted. Hope fully I will not be needing it too often, but after a few days studying, it seems to have everything I may need in a clear and concise manner. Typical Haynes in fact.

II only to the Factory Manual.......1999-04-22

I found this book pretty usefull for my 1988 Trooper 4 Cylinder. It is specific to troopers and pickups and hence covers the topics in much more detail than the Chilton's Manual which tries to fit in too many models into that book. My advice is to buy this one and if u still have cash to spare, buy the Chilton's as a second refernce. BTW, I got mine in Pep Boys for < $15.

Isuzu: Amigo/Pick-Ups/Rodeo/Trooper 1981-96 (Chilton Automotive Books)

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Excercise In Frustration
Don't waste your money!
Leaves the Reader with Questions
Lacks Detail for specific models
Covers too many models

Isuzu: Amigo/Pick-Ups/Rodeo/Trooper 1981-96 (Chilton Automotive Books)
The Nichols/Chilton Editors
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The Total Car Care series continues to lead all other do-it-yourself automotive repair manuals. This series offers do-it-yourselfers of all levels TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. Covers all models of Amigo, Pick-ups (except Hombre), Rodeo, and Trooper; 2 and 4 wheel drive; gasoline and diesel engines. :Based on actual teardowns :Simple step-by-step procedures for engine overhaul, chassis electrical drive train, suspension, steering and more :Trouble codes :Electronic engine controls

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Excercise In Frustration.......2002-08-04

I agree with the other reviewers, which makes it unanimous so far. This book is useless. Here is a good example, I only bought this book so I could locate my "engine Coolant Sensor" on my 1994 3.2L Isuzu Rodeo. I found two brief spots in the book that mention this sensor. The two pictures of the sensor were blurry, B&W, dark pictures of a mystery 2.8L engine, which of course is nothing like mine. The instructions are even worse.

"Step 1: Remove the coolant sensor"

Wow that helps.

From what I hear, you are better off spending three times as much for the Helm OEM service manual which will at least only cover two years of the same models this one does. I've heard the Helm version has way more pictures and is more complete as well. Just stay away from this thing and you'll be doing yourself a favor.

Don't waste your money!.......2001-09-14

During my 37 years of driving I have probably owned a dozen repair manuals, most of which rated 3 to 4 stars. This Chilton's manual barely makes a 2. It covers too many years and models to cover more than the most rudimentary maintenance in any depth; there are too few illustrations; and it does not contain one exploded view of my 3.2L Trooper engine. There are parts on this engine that cannot be even found in this manual! Let's hope Haynes publishes one soon.

Leaves the Reader with Questions.......2001-09-08

Good documentaion in a manual should not be written as though the reader has prior knowledge or hands on experience with the item being described. Haynes does a much better job of photo illustrations along with detailed instructions that are so precise that you accomplish a task with no prior expereience. Chilton's Maual leaves the reader asking "what is that".
Definitely not user friendly!

Lacks Detail for specific models.......1999-04-22

I fully agree with the earlier reviewer. This book covers to many models and lacks the details for any specific model. I ended up buying the Hayes Manual which I find much more usefull for my 1988 Trooper II 4 Cyl. My advice is to buy the Hayes and if u still have money to spare then buy this one as a second reference. The Hayes book is also much cheaper btw, < $15 .

Covers too many models.......1999-04-21

This book covers to many models to be of reall use to one specific model. I have a 1988 Trooper II with a four cylinder engine and found the Hayes Manual much better not to mention cheaper.

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State Trooper Exam
LearningExpress Editors
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Competent state troopers have become increasingly important as homeland security concerns have risen. This complete career-prep explains what state troopers do, how they are chosen, what the exam consists of, and how it is administered. The guide contains six complete practice tests based on the actual exam, with additional instructional chapters and targeted practice on the most commonly tested topics: reading comprehension, writing, information ordering, mathematics, spatial/directional orientation, memory/observation, visualization, problem solving, reasoning, judgment, and sensitivity. The nine-step LearningExpress Test Preparation System helps assure a high score.

Master the State Trooper Exam 15th edition (State Trooper Exam)

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Hy Hammer
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This newly revised prep guide will help aspiring state troopers to prepare for the qualifying exams. Features: * 6 full length practice tests with answer explanations * A look at troopers' expanded role in homeland security.

See Naples and Die: A World War II Memoir of a United States Army Ski Trooper in the Mountains of Italy

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This book deserved far more attention than it ever got
A lasting tribute......
Authentic World War II Experience
A Must Read for History Buffs
A classic memoir

See Naples and Die: A World War II Memoir of a United States Army Ski Trooper in the Mountains of Italy
Robert B. Ellis
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In 1943, 18-year-old Robert Ellis joined the elite U.S. Army Ski Troops of the 10th Mountain Division. This division has been called the most elite and publicized American military unit in World War II. While a member of the unit Ellis maintained a detailed battle diary and conducted extensive wartime correspondence. Upon their arrival in Italy, the U.S. Army Ski Troops played a major role in the defeat of the Germans in Italy. They also faced some of the bloodiest combat of the war; the 10th Mountain Division suffered the heaviest casualties relative to time-in-combat of any U.S. division in the Italian campaign. While the author details the exceptional service of the unit, he also explores the brutal reality of infantry service and reveals how the battles were falsely represented by the media.

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This book deserved far more attention than it ever got.......2007-04-27

I was not aware of this book until several years after it came out and only discovered it because I was looking for books about the 10th Mountain Division as my uncle was in the 10th and was killed in action in Northern Italy in February 1945. I was more than pleasantly surprised by it. Not only did I find it by far the best account I have yet found on the 10th Mountain Division, but it is also the single best account of what war is really like that I have ever read. It is an absolutely first rate book. I am sorry that it appears to be out of print and that used copies of it are in limited supply and surprisingly expensive. I HIGHLY recommend this fine book.

A lasting tribute.............2000-12-21

I have read "See Naples and Die" with admitted prejudice. That prejudice is rooted in the fact my father, like Bob Ellis, served in the 10th Mountain Division. Like Ellis he too was a machine gun operator and served in the same campaign in Italy. Although my father, like Ellis, was never given to braggadocio "war stories" what he did share with me and what I learned therefrom has allowed me to read and comprehend Ellis' memoirs keenly.

The manner, in which Ellis has written and shared his experiences, is a lasting tribute in itself. The fact that he has taken the additional step of sharing his diary and personal letters is priceless and without selfishness.

Having the opportunity to compare what Ellis has written against the reminisces of what my father told me is no less than incredible to me. The parallels are uncanny and events, as related by both parties, validators of each. This includes but is not limited to training at Camps Hale and Swift, transport onboard the USS West Point (SS America), and the brutal combat in Italy. The author and my narrator never met and were widely dispersed in the 10th having served in different regiments. Incredibly their stories are the same.

"See Naples and Die" now has its permanent place in my personal library alongside the only other book I own relating to the 10th - the Army's official publication circa 1946 entitled "History of the 87th Mountain Infantry (10th Mtn. Div.) Italy 1945."

Authentic World War II Experience.......2000-12-13

As one who served both as an enlisted man and an officer in the US Army in Korea and is a student of 20th century history, I consider "See Naples and Die: . . ." to be on of the most authentic memoirs of a combat veteran's experience in World War II. It is well told with sharp observations that put veterans back in touch with their own half-forgotten experiences.

It is a great read for World War II history buffs and any others who are interested in the life and times of the "greatest generation" during that difficult period in our nation's history.

A Must Read for History Buffs.......2000-12-09

This book is a World War II memoir of a young man who served in the US Army's famed 10th Mountain Division--from rugged training in the Colorado Rockies to the bloody combat in the rugged Italian mountains. The story, told primarily through the eyes of Ellis, the young soldier--as recaptured in the many letters he sent home during his service--is fleshed out with details from other sopurces, as well as wry observations by the author.

The book provides an excellent picture of the nature of combat, particularly in mountainous terrain. The reader will come away with a much better understanding of World War II after finishing this book.

A classic memoir.......2000-11-29

I particularly enjoyed this book because it comes from the perspective of an enlisted man. The author describes his experiences, when at age 18 he volunteered for the U.S. Army's famed 10th Mountain Division. The 10th included some of America's greatest skiers and mountaineers and has been called the most elite and publicized American Army unit of World War II. Source material for the book comes from hundreds of the author's candid and sometimes bitter letters written home from his training camp in the Rockies as well as his letters and battle diary entries from the front lines in Italy. The author details the exceptional service of the unit, but also explores the brutal reality of infantry combat much like that portrayed in the Private Ryan film. Despite the often grim circumstances, the author displays a wry sense of humor. This is a well written and entertaining personal memoir.

How to Prepare for the State Trooper Examinations: Including Highway Patrol Officer (Barron's How to Prepare for the State Trooper Examinations)

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How to Prepare for the State Trooper Examinations: Including Highway Patrol Officer (Barron's How to Prepare for the State Trooper Examinations)
Donald J. Schroeder , and Frank A. Lombardo
Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0812093712

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Barron's guide is no good.......2001-04-24

Barron's guide for State trooper and Highway Patrol exams is way off base. I just got done taking my California Highway Patrol test and found out that I just wasted my time using the Barron's guide. There was literally probably only 5% of the material off of Barron's guide actually on the test. Do not buy this!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent.......2000-02-06

This book is for anyone who wants to be a State Policeman. It has all of the necessary information for studying, hints for the test day and your interview, things you should and shouldn't do during the interview. It prepares you for actual test questions on the test,ie: what kind of test questions to expect. This is the study book of all study books. Highly recommended to the individual who wants to really be a police officer.

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Little Bubble Gum Trooper
Linda Bergendahl-Pauling
Manufacturer: Red Rose Pr Llc
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0970153406

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A mother's true story of how the Make-A-Wish Foundation began. Little Bubble Gum Trooper is the intimate story of a mother's life from the day her 4-1/2 year old son was diagnosed with leukemia and given three years to live.

Christopher's passion for playing policeman resulted in real police officers adopting him into their ranks for a last grand stand of a day. At the tender age of 7 years old, Chris's dream came true just four days before his death. He was sworn in as the first and only honorary Highway Patrolman in the history of the State of Arizona.

Christopher's death inspired the birth of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. His childhood dream lives forever as thousands of other children's dreams are also fulfilled each year with the same love as shown by those officers who rose above and beyond the call of duty to make one little boy happy.

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Before He Was Blue....

Rogue Trooper: The Future of War
Gerry Finley-Day
Manufacturer: Humanoids - Rebellion
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1401205771

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Before He Was Blue...........2006-03-23

Get to see Rogue in all his humble beginnings, before he became blue. See how he got his talking gun, talking backpack, and talking helmet. Beautifully drawn and written "the future of war" was originally printed in 1981/1982 by 2000AD, progs 228-232, 234-243, 246-258, 260-262, 265.

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