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SOG Chronicles: Volume One

By: John Stryker Meyer
Narrated by: John Stryker Meyer
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From 1964 to 1972, far beyond the battlefields of Vietnam and the glare of media distortions, American Green Berets and their indigenous troops fought a deadly secret war in Laos, Cambodia and North Vietnam under the aegis of the top secret Military Assistance Command Vietnam—Studies and Observations Group, or simply SOG.

The inaugural edition of SOG Chronicles Volume One will be the first in a series of books focusing on the many untold stories from that eight-year secret war where Green Berets went deep behind enemy lines without conventional support from artillery, tanks, or ground support troops where communist forces massed 50,000-100,000 troops to combat them while keeping the Ho Chi Minh Trail supply lines open.

The centerpiece of SOG Chronicles Volume One is the 1970 story of Operation Tailwind, features a SOG element of 16 Green Berets and 120 indigenous soldiers that went deeper into Laos than any operation during the secret war. Every Green Beret received at least one Purple Heart, including the sole medic, Gary Mike Rose. He is slated to receive the Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump in October 2017 for his valor and medical skills tending to more than 60 wounded troops during that four-day mission.

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“John Meyer’s story about Operation Tailwind does justice to the valor and heroism of the men involved in the four-day battle. Meyer writes about this historic SOG mission with clarity and attention to detail that is long overdue in regards to this top secret mission. SOG Chronicles Volume One is mandatory reading for anyone remotely interested in SOG history or simply in how the Green Berets operate deep behind enemy lines.” (Billy Waugh, SOG/CIA operative)
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His 2 previous books were better but I’d still read volume 2 when it becomes available on audible.

His 2 previous books were better but I’d still read volume 2 when it becomes available on audible.

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The story was provided by a genuine SOG operator who has had the same experiences. As an ex Rhodesian military service member, 75-78 we salute you.

Amazing story, amazing men

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Amazing listen would love to hear more. Also big fan of Sogcast on jocko podcast.

Gives life to a horrific time in our past

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Full of adventure and excitement! I love reading about these real-live heros! Amazing this book is nonfiction!

Always love John’s books!

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What a listen it felt I was there. It may have been my first BUT not till I’ve heard them all.

First listen, many more too come!

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I look forward to listening to more stories from the brave who served in Vietnam and other countries in the area 😉

Great listen

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John Stryker Meyer is a great author, but the narration makes this a chore to listen to. A professional reader would make this one of the best SOG books ever put to audio.

Great story, needs a better narrator

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100% mammy freaking American badasses. If you like hearing stories of killing communists and body snatch techniques, this is a must for your library.

Heroes

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This story is too important to not be professionally read. Very distracting. I’m sure funds could be raised for that part. Historical significance is of utmost importance

Too important

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The narration is great. Im so honored to hear the actual man himself talk about the experiences of S.O.G troops. Can’t wait until the next release!

Don’t hesitate to get this book!

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