From the Author:
The author, John Antal [LegionsJFA@aol.com], March
6, 1999.
Proud Legions
is a high-tech military thriller! This novel is about a future Korean
War, a desperate gamble by a desperate country in an increasingly deteriorating
situation. A miscalculation on the part of the North Koreans could
result in a war along the demilitarized zone [DMZ] with very little warning.
Desperate people often choose desperate measures. Proud Legions will give
you the worms-eye view of modern war at the battalion level, painted behind
a backdrop that explains the reasons why the North Korean regime might
launch a war. If you like reading books such as Team Yankee or Red Phoenix
you will enjoy Proud Legions. Thanks for reading this review and best wishes!
Reviews:
From Kirkus Reviews,
January 15, 1999 ...To win the Second Korean War, the North Koreans
must break through the 2nd Battalion's 72nd Armor, commanded by Lt. Col.
Johnny Rodriguez... Prepare for the essence of land combat! Enlist now!
Save the embattled peninsula from reunification with North Korea! Turn
back the NK blitzkrieg, a million men marching on Johnny Rodriguez' handful
of mechanized infantry and combat engineers! (First printing of 50,000)
-- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
Comments from readers:
Mike deMayo (KMFdeMayo3@aol.com) from Burke, Virginia
, March 21, 1999
Gripping
tale of modern, high-intensity combat in Korea. John Antal has woven a
stunningly believable story about the next Korean War. It is very important
that serious statesmen, men at arms, and concerned citizens evaluate the
cruel reality of modern, high-intensity combat. John has captured its essence
with a technical, tactical and artful skill derived from his lifetime of
professional study and practical soldiering. His book riveted me to my
seat during a single flight to Hawaii. I recommend it with 5 stars to any
man contemplating service in the combat arms of the US Military, and particularly
to those citizens light-headed enough to believe this kind of war will
never be fought again.
CPT Keith Markham from CMTC, Germany , March 20, 1999
A MUST READ!
Captivating! I couldn't put the book down! Having served in Korea and fought
in Desert Storm I can tell you that John Antal captures the intensity of
combat & what it might be like in the Korean Theater. This book truly
gives the reader a feel of what life is like in the 2nd Infantry Division
and Korea.
Glendon Baker, CSM (Retired)(gbaker@conknet.com) from
Warner, NH , March 13, 1999
Extremely
thought provoking, realistic, and exciting. Having served in Korea for
about 9 years, I could easily follow the terrain, associate with the places,
and envision the difficulty challenging Dragon Force. This book is a thought
provoking, realistic and exciting warning of what very well could happen
in Korea.
1SG Dave Giver USA (Ret)(dpgarm@ritvax.isc.rit.edu)
from RIT, Rochester, New York , March 12, 1999
Contact,
Kansas, North Alpha!!!! "Proud Legions" takes you inside the workings
of one of Americas greatest tank battalions. The storyline is realistic,
quick paced and riveting. LTC Rodriguez take his battalion and you along
for the fight of your life...do you have what it takes to be a member of
the Dragon Force? Everybody fights, nobody quits!
Dale Lynn (lynns6@erols.com) from Washington, DC, February
26, 1999
Red Storm
Rising meets Team Yankee on the Korean Peninsula. This is a must read for
anyone even slightly entertained by the works of either Tom Clancy or Harold
Coyle. I was mesmerized by the combination of a rapid story line and technical
detail that made me feel like I was part of the action.
Rick Atkinson [Pulitzer Prize Winner and author of
Crusade], from Washington, D.C. , February 26, 1999
A terrific
yarn A marvelous yarn by an author whose literary sensibilities perfectly
complement his expert knowledge of warfare in general and armored combat
in particular. PROUD LEGIONS is reminiscent of the best of Tom Clancy,
with a story line that's both engaging and relevant.
