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Desperate Lands: The War on Terror Through the Eyes of a Special Forces Soldier | 
 enlarge | Author: Regulo Zapata Jr.
Publisher: Nadores Publishing & Research
Category: Book
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 166099
Media: Perfect Paperback
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 0979784700
Dewey Decimal Number: 956
EAN: 9780979784705
ASIN: 0979784700
Publication Date: October 18, 2007
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DESPERATE LANDS is the unprecedented story of U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers and the missions they have carried out while fighting the war on terror in the Horn of Africa and in Afghanistan. The book is unique and timely, in that it tells the compelling story of our nations struggle and of its soldiers fighting a new and different kind of war never fought before a Global War on Terror. This true story comes at a time when our nation has divided feelings and opinions about this war a division that exists among both government leaders and the American people. These pages offer a different perspective that of lower enlisted soldiers reflecting their personal experience in combat zones in Africa and Afghanistan as they witnessed and experienced the fog of war. The author Special Forces Master Sergeant Regulo Zapata, Jr. shares his extraordinary journey through ancient and desperate lands at the front lines of this ongoing war. Here are true stories of sacrifice, bravery, excitement, horror, anger, tedium, fear, camaraderie, and more a firsthand look behind the headlines at the reality of the exceptional and difficult challenges U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers face as they defend America against the terrorist threat.
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 A necessary glimpse into the war November 12, 2008
T. G. Davis (San Jose, CA)
I recommend that you read Desperate Lands. It gave me a valuable glimpse into the war that can only be told by a hero who has been there, faithfully serving the rest of us. It is not a highly action-packed drama, but an opportunity to see reality in places I have never been, through a soldier's eyes. I am impressed by the training and professionalism applied to this difficult and dangerous job. The visions have come back to my mind from this unbiased story which is missing in my morning newspaper. We are proud to have you as one of us, Reggie, and thankful that you came home unharmed.
A Real Tour in Search of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban September 16, 2008
Shari Nakata (Silicon Valley, CA)
Master Sergeant Zapata has opened my eyes and taken me on a tour. We traveled to the other side of the world, the war torn side that no one wants to visit. Before this, I had only seen things in the bits and pieces that the networks offer.
From the mundane and tedious, (I believe "Hurry up and wait" comes from the military experience) to the heart pounding encounters, I felt like I was actually there, witnessing the events unfolding in front of me. I could almost feel the burning heat of Qatar, and the biting cold from the icy wind sweeping across the Afghani desert. The sparse comforts and extreme conditions that they lived with fill me with guilt when I think of what they have done on my behalf. Being exposed to exploding artillery and seeing team members injured, I can't even begin to imagine the mental as well as the physical stresses!
The ways that they prepared for their deployment made me not hate commute traffic as much. Reading about the weight that they have to carry in their packs made me appreciate the weight of my tool-bag at work.
Some may say that they expected more excitement, or it wasn't well written... but I say... I'm sure that some things had to be cut out and there is no added fluff just for the sake of excitement or book sales. I LOVED THIS BOOK! This is a real account, from a real man, that was part of a special unit. He shared his story with us, and everything he did there, WAS FOR US!
All I can offer is a humble "THANK YOU!" to Master Sergeant Zapata, and all the other dedicated souls that have defended my freedom.
The truth from the inside May 21, 2008
Caroline Garrett
A great book to read if you have ever wondered what is really happening over there with the war on terror. Zapata gives us all insight as to what these soldiers go through day by day. Brings heightened respect to those who are there. Detailed information on what these soldiers face and the little time that they have to react to any situation. I picked up this book and couldnt put it down, how refreshing to have the truth.
A Must Read, True Life Account of a Special Forces Soldier! March 5, 2008
Heidi S. Mcfarland (Boulder Creek, CA USA)
I loved this book! It was a real story, written by a real special forces soldier. It was compelling, and had me hooked. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in what the war is like from a soldiers perspective.
A compelling first-hand account! February 26, 2008
A. Bielecki
This is a compelling first-hand account of what our soldiers are facing in the War on Terror. It is both entertaining and emotional. The book is written from the heart and is a must-read for anyone hoping to gain a better of what it is like for our troops.
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