The Majors (1983)

by W. E. B. Griffin

Series: The Brotherhood of War (3)

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Dien Bien Phu. Saigon. Hanoi. In 1954, they were only exotic names from a French campaign halfway around the world. But now American fighting men-proven on the bloody beaches of Normandy and in the minefields of Korea-are summoned to help beat back the guerilla forces of Ho Chi Minh. To some, the "secret" war in Indochina was the depth of folly. To others, like the majors, it pointed to the heights of glory...… (more)

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Fourth time reading this first book in the Brotherhood of War series. It's like meeting up with an old friend you haven't seen for a while. The characters are well known to you. The story may be familiar but still absorbing. W.E.B Griffin is a master storyteller. Highly recommend to anyone who is not familiar with his work to check him out. I'm starting the next book, The Colonels (

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DocWalt10 | May 13, 2018 |

Next in the series of a pretty well researched book--details the development of Army aviation from the perspective of the characters in the series. I wonder when one of them will get killed off? Next--"The Colonels" (

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buffalogr | Nov 5, 2013 |

Like the books before it, the Majors is a pleasant read notable for its lack of war in a war book. I find myself getting a little bored at times, but I keep turning the page.

The ending of this book was particularly predictable, so I wonder if that will be the norm for upcoming books. (

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matt.kurjanowicz | Oct 3, 2013 |

Liked it, will buy. Some of his storyline tactics piss me off, but he's the only guy who writes a 600 page book I can read in one sitting.

Neilsantos | Oct 8, 2010 |

Great book (

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The Brotherhood of War (3)

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The Brotherhood of War, Books 1-3 (The Lieutenants, The Captains, The Majors) by W. E. B. Griffin

The Brotherhood of War, Books 1, 3-7 (The Lieutenants - The Majors - The Colonels - The Berets - The Generals - The New Breed) by W. E. B. Griffin

The Brotherhood of War, Books 1-8 (The Lieutenants, The Captains, The Majors, The Colonels, The Berets, The Generals, The New Breed, The Aviators) by W. E. B. Griffin

The Brotherhood of War, Books 1-9 (The Lieutenants, The Captains, The Majors, The Colonels, The Berets, The Generals, The New Breed, The Aviators, Special Ops) by W. E. B. Griffin

The Assassin / The Captains / The Colonels / The Majors / Special Ops / The Last Heroes / Line of Fire / Men in Blue (8 Complete, Unabridged Novels) by W. E. B. Griffin

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1983

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Bob Bellmon

Barbara Bellmon-Waterford

Peterson K. Waterford

Graaf von Greiffenberg

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Saigon, Dien Bien Phu, Hanoi

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Voor oom Charlie en De Bul. Zij rusten in vrede. - oktober 1979. En voor Donn. Vier sterren - wie had dat ooit gedacht?

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Dien Bien Phu. Saigon. Hanoi. In 1954, they were only exotic names from a French campaign halfway around the world. But now American fighting men-proven on the bloody beaches of Normandy and in the minefields of Korea-are summoned to help beat back the guerilla forces of Ho Chi Minh. To some, the "secret" war in Indochina was the depth of folly. To others, like the majors, it pointed to the heights of glory...

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