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Men in Green Faces

By: Gene Wentz, B. Abell Jurus
Narrated by: Jeff Gurner
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Because it’s a novel, the truth can be told. Because it’s the truth, you’ll never forget it....

Gene Wentz's Men in Green Faces is the classic novel of Vietnam that inspired a generation of SEALs. Here is the story of a good soldier trained to be part of an elite team of warriors - and of the killing grounds where he was forever changed.

Gene Michaels carries an M-60, 800 rounds, and a Bible. The ultimate SEAL, he also carries a murderous grudge against a bloodthirsty colonel who was once one of their own. To bring him in, Michaels and his men will go behind the lines, where they’ll take on 5,000 NVA in the fight of their lives. In this stunning novel, former SEAL Gene Wentz brings to life what it was like to be a SEAL in Vietnam, running an endless tour of top-secret, death-defying operations deep in enemy territory. From the camaraderie to the harrowing recons, from brutal interrogations to incredible, toe-to-toe firefights, here are America’s most feared warriors as you’ve never seen them before.

©1992 Gene Wentz and Betty Abell Jurus (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

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"Full of ambushes and firefights.… From page one I knew I wanted to be a SEAL. The more I read, the more I wanted to see if I could measure up." (Mark Owen, number-one New York Times best-selling author of No Easy Day)

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Outstanding listen

Fantastic listen. Struggled to stop listening. Felt like I was right there. researched c float, and solid anchor. I am cur I us about more history, being a Seabee myself.

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Excellent book

One of the best books I ever read. This mans story is phenomenal . He questions if it's luck or his faith but without a doubt it's his skill and will that kept him alive.

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Great story

Great story of special ops in the "old days". Great narrator too, I highly recommend this book

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Heroic

Well written and superbly inspiring. A great depiction of our Vietnam Seal heroes. Wish there were more stories like it

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Loved it

Brought back old memories both good and scary! Would relive this time in a minute

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HOOOOYAAAH

amazing story. keeps you in the action at all times. movie should be made of this book

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Excellent Writing and Narrating

What a hell of a story. I felt like I was there in the rainy jungle, watching these events take place just as they were written. I believe it was performed by Gurner almost perfectly; by the end of the story I was rooting for Gene, fully aware I was emotionally invested in his success. USA, USA, USA!!!

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A story of dedication to duty and honor

Clear description and presentation of the missions and events as they unfolded from each stakeholders perspective

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Men with green faces!

This was a great book could not put it down from the time I started reading It till the end of the book, very inspirational! A special thanks to all the seals and military personnel who put their lives on the line every day for our freedom!

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Damn good

This story is definitely inspiring and pulls you in. I would ABSOULUTELY recommend this audio book also, the narrator is on target! Like watching a true story in your imagination. Make one feel as if they are there.

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