Silent Heroes

A Recon Marine's Vietnam War Experience

By: Rick Greenberg

Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor

Rick Greenberg joined the Corps right out of high school because he always wanted to be a Marine. Little did he know what it would ultimately cost him to even approach earning such a title.

After boot camp, "Greeny", as he was later known by his Recon team buddies, attended radio communication school in San Diego, California.

As a radio operator, upon arrival in Vietnam, Greenberg was both surprised and troubled when he was arbitrarily assigned to the First Recon Battalion, generally considered to be an elite unit, and normally manned by volunteers. He soon learns he must adapt quickly, or risk going home in a body bag!

The battle scenes Greenberg masterfully draws in Silent Heroes are both realistic and gripping. They can easily send cold chills down the spines of combat veterans, and dispel any false notions or glorified myths held by non-combatants.

©2016 Rick Greenberg (P)2016 Tantor

A great vietnam era recon story

The story flowed well and the narrater is easy to listen to. plenty of Marine Recon action.

The author writes a descriptive and immersive story.

And the reader does a very good job too.
I am not going to repeat other, well written reviews, you will not be disappointed. It does go fast at 7 hours, but worth it. I gave a 4 star overall only because in my personal opinion Whispers in the tall grass and We few by Niel Brokhausen are the pinnacle of immersive story telling and the standard for 5 stars. hope you enjoy it!

Great read its a must in this genre

what a fantastic read the writer did a great job going through his recollection of the war and his experiences. The narrator was fantastic this is a great read and if you're interested in the war genre or the Vietnam War you should definitely read this book.

Enjoyed

This book was enjoyable but I rated others higher...Many terms and events failed me.

Good book

Narrator did a good job and it was a well written war book. The author had a lot of varied experience's.

Very good book....lots of actio and narration was

Loved it! great listen. Narrator was great! would definitely recommend. Get it you wont be disappointed.

Told well

I truly enjoyed but getting a glimpse into this horrible war made me upset. Thank you for your service. God bless USA military!

very enjoyable listen

a rare perspective and a rare way of offering that perspective. honest, real, and without unnecessary pomp or bravado. it's just the stories of a guys tour in Vietnam, exactly what I was hoping for.

Must Read!

One of the best books I have ever read! You can feel the jungle under your boots, the smell of primers in the air, and the unparalleled fear at every turn. Greenberg shares this tale of rear American hero's. If you don't have an appreciation for Force Recon, you will by the end of this book.

good listen

loved the story and good narration I enjoy war style books and this one dose no let me down I feel as if I am there in his shoes