Mule is a Good Man! | Covert Ops: The CIA's Secret War In Laos

anyone who is anyone must read this book | Covert Ops: The CIA's Secret War In Laos | James E. Parker

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	• Covert Ops: The CIA's Secret War In Laos James E. Parker St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1997 - 272 pages average customer review:based on 8 reviews view larger image
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Covert Ops: The Cia's Secret War in Laos

An exceptional account of our secret war in Loas, pulling no punches in detailing both the bravery of many men as well as the stupidity of others. All of this woven in with a warm picture of the author's family life. In reading the book one concludes that it is an honest and straight forward account of the way our war in Loas was fought, without trying to make heros of the men who were truely the heros, nor overly critizing those who were more of a hinderance than help. In short, a clear, concise and well written account. Highly Recommeded by this reader.

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Mule is a Good Man!

I was in SE Asia for six years during the so-called Vietnam War, which was being conducted in North & South Viet Nam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos. I knew some of the men fighting/serving in each of those countries. The great majority of the long timers were tough as cobs but with hearts of gold. Jim's adoption of two Thai orphans was one piece of evidence of that gold. But he also cared for the Hmong and his fellow Americans. For those people who have never been in a war, this is a must read to learn about Americans on the front lines taking care of their own and their allies, and how the beauracrats/politicians back in Washington and Vientiane really did not care about anyone except their own success.

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anyone who is anyone must read this book

this is a seldom told and largely unknown aspect of the vietnam war. an amazing story of fighting the NVA to a virtual standstill with meager supplies and masterful tactics. a must read for anyone who thinks they know anything about the war in southeast asia.

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A Page Out Of History

I served as Chief of Security for Air America in Thailand and Vietnam from 1967-1975. I enjoyed "Mule's" book very much. For those who shared Jim Parker's experiences you will relive old memories. For those who could not be there you will find the details fascinating. I would encourage you to read this one.

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Great Book

This is a very well written account of CIA ops. Not only about the fighting, but also the human side of the "secret" war in Laos.

Uncommon war. Uncommon bonds.

In 1972, U.S. soldiers battle the North Vietnamese. Behind the headlines, a secret war rages in Laos. Sky, a close knit cadre of daredevil CIA agents, spearheads a daring operation. These gutsy secret agents direct a fearless force of Thai mercenaries and native Hmong tribespeople-- fighting the enemy toe-to-toe.

Now Sky veteran James Parker-- codename "Mule"-- reveals the untold story of the covert war in Laos. Parker takes you inside the often mind-boggling world of extraordinary men living and dying on the edge. Covert Ops captures the brutal training and ferocious land and air battles of Air Force Ravens, Air America, and young Hmong pilots. Above all, this first-person account shows the remarkable bonds formed between American soldiers and a courageous people-- who valiantly fought their fierce enemies to the very end.

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