MWSA Book Review

Stealth Patrol – The making Of A Vietnam Ranger

Authors:  Bill Shanahan & John P. Brackin

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT IN VIETNAM

This is the true story of Bill Shanahan and his two tours of duty in Vietnam.  Bill and his co-author John Brackin have created a book that gives the reader a fox-hole view on a unique kind of warfare.  In Vietnam at this period of time, the Army and the Marines were all engaged in large operations with big units going into battles.  Meanwhile, small Ranger units began to play by another set of rules with the enemy forces.  They would ambush and engage the enemy where and when they chose.  Sometimes the NVA and VC had greater numbers but these silent and invisible killing forces were able to pull success after success.

The authors give the reader some rich imagery through their wording and descriptions.  This story is well worth telling and it will inspire and entertain.  Bill was a real hero as were the men he fought with in his Ranger unit.  I believe that this book gives justice to what they did.

A highly recommended book to read; it is given our 5 Star Top Rating!

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MWSA's 2004 Distinguished Medal Award