Hogs in the Shadows: Combat Stories from Marine Snipers in Iraq
by Milo S. Afong
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They have one mission--and they accomplish it with one bullet. In Operation Iraqi Freedom, there is a special breed of hunter for whom the prey is the enemy--and every day is hunting season. This soldier is a HOG--a Hunter of Gunmen. These stories give firsthand accounts of just how dangerous Iraq can be, the experience of these young men, and the consequences involved with being on a Marine Scout/Sniper team that few can make, and possessing the precision that no others can master. From show more sniping on a rooftop in Baghdad to unknowingly being surrounded in a palm grove in the city of Hit, these stories will transport the reader right into the heat of the desert war, where one shot can make all the difference.--From publisher description. "Anyone doubting the nature of America's mission in Iraq need look no further than these grim accounts."--Kirkus Reviews. show lessTags
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Strictly a no frills Marine Corp sniper book about action in Iraq. Though there are a couple good stories in the book, I found it to be a bit repetitive in a folksy way. I like a little more background in my books. I am quite familiar w Anbar Province, but it needs a couple maps for perspective. If perspective and insight is your thing, you won't find it in this book.
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Milo S. Afong enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1999, and graduated first in his class from the 1st Marine Division's Scout/Sniper School. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device.
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