John l plaster books

Plaster, a threetour sog veteran, shares the gripping exploits of these true american warriors in a minutebyminute, heartbeatbyheartbeat account of the groups stunning operations behind enemy linespenetrating heavily defended north vietnamese military facilities, holding off mass enemy attacks, launching daring. Major plasters book is comprehensive, informative, and often exciting. Composed entirely of volunteers from such ace fighting units as the army green berets, air force. Army special forces combat veteran see his bio, major plaster is one of the worlds most knowledgeable sniping experts, with a lifetime of shooting, combat, hunting and sniper instruction experience. Plaster, usa ret recon company at command and control central in 1968, robert l. Plaster is a national authority on sniping, firearms, and special operations, as well as the author of secret commandos. A magnificent book of enormous power and a milestone in the literature of. A magnificent book of enormous power and a milestone in the literature of special operations. Sog secret commandos the ultimate sniper sog the secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam advanced book search. A decorated vietnam war veteran who served in the covert studies and observations group sog, plaster cofounded a renowned sniper school that trains military and law enforcement personnel in highly specialized sniper tactics. John plasters riveting account of his covert activities as a member of a special operations team during the vietnam war is a true insiders account, this eyeopening report will leave readers feeling as if theyve been given a hot scoop on a highly classified project publishers weekly. John l plaster books biography and list of works author of sog. Plaster, a threetour veteran of vietnam tells the story of the m.

Plaster john plasters riveting account of his covert activities as a member of a special operations team during the vietnam war is a true. Whether you are purchasing a book for yourself or as. Plaster has 11 books on goodreads with 4525 ratings. As a longrange reconnaissance leader, he led tiny intelligencegathering teams behind enemy lines in laos and cambodia before leaving sog in late 1971. Discount prices on books by john l plaster, including titles like sniping in the trenches. John l plaster books list of books by john l plaster.

Discover book depositorys huge selection of john l plaster books online. Here is the single greatest volume ever published about civil war sharpshooting, from the expert perspective of worldrenowned sniping and shooting authority john l. Qualified as a paratrooper and a green beret weapons and communications nco, he led intelligencegathering recon teams deep behind enemy lines in laos and cambodia on the ho chi minh trail. Plaster born 1949 is a former united states army special forces officer regarded as. Plaster, a threetour sog veteran, shares the gripping exploits of these true american warriors in a minutebyminute, heartbeatbyheartbeat account of the groups stunning operations behind enemy lines penetrating heavily defended north vietnamese military facilities, holding off mass enemy attacks, launching daring. Behind enemy lines with the elite warriors of sog, and more on. Plaster was a retired us army special forces soldier, regarded as one of the leading sniper experts in the world. He served three tours in the topsecret unconventional warfare group, studies and observations. Plaster served three tours in the topsecret unconventional warfare group, studies and observations group, in vietnam. The ultimate sniper website is your source for sniper history and knowhow. More than 700 photos bring to life the stories of sog heroes. See extremely rare photos of sog recon teams in action behind enemy lines in cambodia, laos and even north vietnam. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam, and secret commandos.

An advanced training manual for military and police snipers, the history of sniping and sharpshooting, and. Comprehensive in scope, this book details how sharpshooters were recruited, trained, and organized. Plaster, a threetour sog veteran, shares the gripping exploits of these true american warriors in a minutebyminute, heartbeatbyheartbeat account of the groups stunning operations behind enemy linespenetrating heavily defended north vietnamese military facilities, holding off mass enemy attacks, launching daring missions to rescue downed us pilots. Short for studies and operations group, it was a secret operations force in. Behind enemy lines with the elite warriors of sog and sog. Innocuously codenamed the studies and observations group, sog contained only volunteers from such elite units as the army green berets, usaf air commandos, and navy seals, and answered directly to the. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.

Publication date 1997 topics vietnamese conflict, 19611975 commando operations united states publisher. Codenamed the studies and observations group, sog was the most secret elite us military unit to serve in. Short for studies and operations group, it was a secret operations force in vietnam. Plaster, isbn 0451195086, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Broadchested, solid as a lumberjack and mentally tough, he cut an imposing presence. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam by. A decorated vietnam war veteran who served in the covert studies and observations group, plaster cofounded a renowned sniper school that trains military and law enforcement personnel in highly specialized sniper tactics. Plaster is a former united states army special forces officer regarded as one of the leading sniper experts in the world. He served three tours in the topsecret unconventional warfare group, studies and observations group, in vietnam. Secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam by john l. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Howard was a 30yearold sergeant first class and the most physically fit man on our compound. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam plaster, john l.