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It is 1964. The Vietnam War has begun to escalate, its new style of battle demanding new weapons and tactics and men who can use them. Overnight, it seems, the U.S. Army must scramble to create its first-ever Air Assault Division, a force critical to its chances of success, but the obstacles facing it are staggering: untrained men, mysteriously failing aircraft, vicious inter-service rivalries. As the hostilities increase, the warriors and the women who love them are swept into the struggle, their personal and professional lives twisting and intertwining as they race against time — and the fortunes of war.
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In November 1964, Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara went to the Congo with two hundred men, intent on making it his first step in taking over Africa and South America. He failed, thanks in large part to the efforts of an intrepid band of Green Berets. Licking his wounds, he retreated to Cuba to recruit more men and try the same thing in Bolivia. He failed there, too. In fact, he died there, and thus, despite his incompetence, became a glorious martyr to the cause. But who was trying to kill him, really - and who was trying to keep him alive?
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Tom Holmes
- 09-10-05
Retreat Hell
I have been a fan of Griffin for many years and maintain a vigil to watch for more editions. The characters have become family members for my son and I over the years. My only comment is that the book seemed to be a little shorter than previous editions with these characters. Griffin's style is create alot of detail during the first 70% of the book and rush towards conclusion. This is also true in this novel. Wonder how many he will turn out in his lifetime?
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- A. L. DeWitt
- Jefferson City, MO United States
- 06-02-05
Griffin is Gritty
The grit and gristle of combat comes home cleanly in Retreat Hell. Although Griffin has given up his American residence for the land of Argentina, he seems to remain committed to the ideals of the Marine Corps that gave him his start. This book includes a warm personal anecdote regarding one of the generals involved, and the characters we met in Griffin's earlier WWII sagas are back in fine form. The book is enjoyable and well-narrated.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Michael (eMpTy)
- 07-05-07
Retreat Hell
I did not know that the book was abridged. WEB Griffin books need the extra verbage as he has many threads going in the background, which makes his stories ones that "you can't put down". Abridging his works ruins the story.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- William
- Manchester, NH, USA
- 07-27-05
Great powerful characters.
This is a great book and I love the characters WEB delivers. This is a must read for any young man or woman coming of age so they can believe in our country and the people behind the reasons we make war.
The story made me wish I had considered government service.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- garry Zuebert
- SC
- 10-13-17
great
great factional fiction. a must read for every American. Take the time to read it.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amy Y.
- 05-29-12
Fantastic
If you could sum up Retreat, Hell! in three words, what would they be?
Fantastic, Suberb, Accurate
Who was your favorite character and why?
Ken McCoy. I just like him. He is honest and does his job to the best of his ability.
If you could take any character from Retreat, Hell! out to dinner, who would it be and why?
General Fleming Pickering Just listening to his storys about the Corps
Any additional comments?
I have not read or listened to anything that W.E.B. Griffin writes that I did not like. I do like some series better than others The Corps and Honor Bound are my favorites so far. I do like the Army one but have not started the collection by Audible yet. Want to finished the other two collections first.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Robert R.
- 05-22-12
I like Dick Hill & James Naughton for WEB Griffin
Would you listen to Retreat, Hell! again? Why?
I like the author and have read alll of his books. Prefer to listen after I have read so as to allow the performer to color what my imagination may have missed. A poor performer can and will ruin the best book.
What about James Naughton???s performance did you like?
Nuance and timing
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Brian
- Knoxville, TN, USA
- 03-28-10
Great Book
Just finished the great book. Couldn't hardly put the IPOD down. Have a second of W.E.B. Griffins. To Listen to soon i load it to the IPOD. Thanks for the Great Book. My Father And I Love them.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- abelisar
- 02-11-08
Good Story
I enjoyed the book, it seems well researched and tied in well with the actual events of the time. I did have a problem with two things, it seemed to end abruptly and I wanted it to go on a bit longer and the narrator kept pronouncing 10th corps as "EX" corps. Apparently, he's not familiar with Roman numerals.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Warren
- Cary, NC, USA
- 12-06-05
WEB Griffen
Any book on or about Marines passes muster with me. This is one of many books in a series, but could be read independently and one will still enjoy the basic military story. Easy listening without thought required. Highly recommended.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful