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# Special Men: An LRP's Recollections

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desertcart.com: Special Men: An LRP's Recollections: 9780804109154: Foley, Dennis: Books

Review: An Excellent Memoir by a Self-effacing, Heroic, Kind and Aware Soldier - I read this book immediately after finishing Dale Hansons's "Born Twice: Memoir of a SOG Soldier." Hanson is the more artful writer, and a keen student of nature. But he seems totally oblivious about the larger social and political world. Foley is just the opposite in that sense, not just an excellent though extremely modest soldier, but in touch with the changes roiling American life in the 1960s. He follows the killings of the Freedom Riders, Schwerner, Goodman, and Chaney, and the work of Martin Luther King and his assassination. Hanson thinks they were all communist stooges. Foley not only knows black soldiers, but has the highest regard for one who never makes it back, Pellum Bryant, and he writes convincingly of "the ugliness of racial hatred." Foley's modesty shows up repeatedly as he always is surprised to find himself the outstanding candidate, or the top graduate of the various infantry and other schools he attends. We are all extremely lucky to have had soldiers like him protecting us in a wide range of situations. An excellent memoir by a largely self-effacing yet extremely impressive person.
Review: An interesting read - This was an interesting read of a young officers experiences during and immediately after the Vietnam era. It has good action and a strong emotional feel. The only problem is that it has a rather narrative style without much actual dialog. As a former young officer, it is truthful and factual but does not really give an immersive feel of the reader actually being there. I found a more immersive read in his LRP books and highly recommend them.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,865,233 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Historical Asian Biographies (Books) #42 in Vietnam War Biographies (Books) #47 in Vietnam War History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,075) |
| Dimensions  | 4.18 x 0.93 x 6.79 inches |
| Edition  | Reissue |
| ISBN-10  | 080410915X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0804109154 |
| Item Weight  | 6.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 352 pages |
| Publication date  | July 31, 1994 |
| Publisher  | Ballantine Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Memoir by a Self-effacing, Heroic, Kind and Aware Soldier
*by S***N on July 14, 2023*

I read this book immediately after finishing Dale Hansons's "Born Twice: Memoir of a SOG Soldier." Hanson is the more artful writer, and a keen student of nature. But he seems totally oblivious about the larger social and political world. Foley is just the opposite in that sense, not just an excellent though extremely modest soldier, but in touch with the changes roiling American life in the 1960s. He follows the killings of the Freedom Riders, Schwerner, Goodman, and Chaney, and the work of Martin Luther King and his assassination. Hanson thinks they were all communist stooges. Foley not only knows black soldiers, but has the highest regard for one who never makes it back, Pellum Bryant, and he writes convincingly of "the ugliness of racial hatred." Foley's modesty shows up repeatedly as he always is surprised to find himself the outstanding candidate, or the top graduate of the various infantry and other schools he attends. We are all extremely lucky to have had soldiers like him protecting us in a wide range of situations. An excellent memoir by a largely self-effacing yet extremely impressive person.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting read
*by R***L on September 19, 2025*

This was an interesting read of a young officers experiences during and immediately after the Vietnam era. It has good action and a strong emotional feel. The only problem is that it has a rather narrative style without much actual dialog. As a former young officer, it is truthful and factual but does not really give an immersive feel of the reader actually being there. I found a more immersive read in his LRP books and highly recommend them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent writing style - great story too
*by T***N on May 4, 2012*

I really enjoyed this book. I read of lot of Vietnam War era memoirs and this one really stands out. The most notable aspect is Mr. Foley's excellent writing skills - he pulls you into the action and keeps you there, all with a bit of self depreciation and humility. I would read more books by him, on any topic, just for his taut and exciting writing style. Moreover, as a Cold War veteran who served in Germany and who went to various military schools (like Airborne school), I absolutely loved that Mr. Foley spent a good chunk of the book on what should be mundane things, like checking out the bars in Germany and slogging through service schools. Again, the writing style made this very interesting. He adds the humor, and stress, of these situations very well. I guess what really makes this book work is the build-up. As a reader, I really felt like I was watching him throughout his military service - from the routine to the suddenly scary combat action. You feel the building pressure and experience his self-doubt and willingness to go forward until suddenly, he's in the thick of it. For the non-military minded, he references various terminology well, usually throughg a foot note or quick description. An added bonus is the mention of Col. David Hackworth in this book. David Hackworth is one of my heroes (and a favorite writer of mine) and it is absolutely fascinating to read about him from the point of view of someone who served with him. In short - intriguing story line with crisp writing makes this book a standout, especially if you are interested in the Vietnam War.

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