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Old 05-01-2012, 02:45 PM   #2
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I have it lined up as one of my next few reads on my kindle, but I haven't bought it yet, should I? On a 1-10, what would you say?
It's definitely worth reading and gives a very straightforward perspective on the kill or be killed aspect of war. As a book it's not written all that well, but the human element is very intriguing and gets to a more fundamental part of people fighting.

I'd almost go as far to say it glorifies violence in a video game sort of way. While some pain is discussed it's not balanced.

His longest confirmed kill was at 2100 yards, pretty amazing...

SD sums up the theme of the book very succinctly

If anyone wants my copy I'll gladly send it to you for a 10 dollar donation to GregW's Run to Home Base site...

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