Plaster author of sog meet your next favorite book. However, his other titles are nearly sold out and will no longer be. Such attitudes makes clear why the worldopinion is regularly not in favor of americans and american interventions. These giants dont talk much even in a safe bar about their excursions across the battlefield, but plaster. Army major, served three combat tours between 1968 and 1971 as a member of the secretive macv sog special operations unit that conducted covert operations in laos and. Plaster was a retired us army special forces soldier, regarded as one of the leading sniper experts in the world. The secret wars of americas commandos of vietnam author. I am humbled to have flown with john and all the green berets of sog who demonstrated such awesome courage. An advanced training manual for military and police snipers, the history of sniping and sharpshooting, and. Major plaster discusses sog by major john plaster december 6, 2017 major plaster, discusses his books, his sog experiences, and the importance of recognizing the heroics of sog warriors. Codenamed the studies and observations group, sog was the most secret elite us military unit. He served three tours in the topsecret unconventional warfare group, studies and observations group, in vietnam.
Behind enemy lines with the elite warriors of sog, and more on. Innocuously codenamed the studies and observations group, sog contained only volunteers from such elite units as the army green berets, usaf air commandos, and navy seals, and answered directly to the. The cover concept is by the artist c v mansoor and the albums were hand dipped in plaster by mansoor and bender in the artists studio in cincinnati, ohio. Sog team leader extraordinaire it was in sog the top secret studies and observations group, thevietnam wars covert special operations unit that meadows really shined. Papers on modern and contemporary art illuminate the changing uses and semantic values of plaster casts in this period. Plaster recalls his remarkable covert activities as a member of a special operations team during the vietnam war in a comprehensive, informative, and often excitingaccount of an important part of the overall vietnam tragedy the new york times. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Buy a discounted paperback of sog online from australias leading online bookstore. Our plaster moldings are created on site with similar techniques used a century ago. Plaster, a threetour veteran of vietnam tells the story of the m. The giants he was referring to were the oldtimers in 312, some of whom were sog veterans, a few of which are mentioned in john plasters second inspiring book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The ultimate sniper website is your source for sniper history and knowhow.
Plaster born 1949 is a former united states army special forces officer regarded as one of the leading sniper experts in the world. Plaster served three tours in the topsecret unconventional warfare group, studies and observations group, in vietnam. Plastered definition of plastered by the free dictionary. Plaster the ultimate sniper, a retired army major, served three tours with the secretive studies and observation group, aka sog, during the vietnam wara. Plaster, a threetour veteran of vietnam tells the story of the most highly classified united states covert operatives to serve in the war. Whether you are purchasing a book for yourself or as. The author john plaster himself is a three tour veteran of macv sog which stands for miliary assistance command vietnam, studies and observation group. Howard was a 30yearold sergeant first class and the most physically fit man on our compound. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam by. Major plasters softcover books, sog and secret commandos are still in print and available. This, of all his great books, let me know as a fac pilot what really was going on, on the ground. A heavily anecdotal recounting of the covert, behindenemy lines operations undertaken by american special forces during the height of the war in vietnam. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Major john plaster famous snipers in history pictures.
Codenamed the studies and operations group, sog was a secret operations force in vietnam, the forerunner of todays delta force and navy seals. John plaster s riveting account of his covert activities as a member of a special operations team during the vietnam war is a true insiders account, this eyeopening report will leave readers feeling as if theyve been given a hot scoop on a highly classified project publishers weekly. View the profiles of professionals named john plaster on linkedin. Plaster, 9781581600582, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam by john. We also repair and renovate old pools to look as if they were new. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam became the basis for the game call. The giants he was referring to were the oldtimers in 312, some of whom were sog veterans, a few of which are mentioned in john plaster s second inspiring book. For those readers who arent familiar with sog, can you explain briefly what it was and what it did during the vietnam war. Artist name, title and label handwritten in plaster. Army special forces combat veteran see his bio, major plaster is one of the worlds most knowledgeable sniping experts, with a lifetime of shooting, combat, hunting and sniper instruction experience.
A magnificent book of enormous power and a milestone in the literature of special operations. Plaster served for three years as a studies and observation group sog commando in southeast asia. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam, and. While a plaster pool surface is superior in finish and performance as compared to all other pool. The purpose of this new plaster guide is to inform and educate the pool owner who is considering to either plaster a pool surface which is already plaster or to plaster a pool surface which was not previously plaster and was most likely painted.
Plaster served three oneyear tours with macv sog, and his book sog. James plaster phone, address, background info whitepages. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for james plaster. He served three tours in the topsecret unconventional warfare group, studies and observations. Major john plaster served three tours in vietnam and wrote several books about snipers. Plaster, a threetour veteran of vietnam tells the story of the most highly classified u. Plastering basic plastering skills a resource for plastering students, teachers and diy enthusiasts alike by using this book, you can save money, whilst you develop your plastering skills it shows you how to carry out simple plaster repairs, through to fixing plaster boards and onto running panel moulding, plus much more designed as a book that is easy to understand it is perfectly pitched to. His book is a combatheavy, laudatory accounting of the sog s little known role in the vietnam war. Plaster systems offer a number of practical and aesthetic advantages over gypsum panels and other interior finishes. Plaster is a national authority on sniping, firearms, and special operations, as well as the author of secret commandos. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam plaster, john l. If you would like to learn more about this new release or how to purchase information, simply download the order form or contact the author, andrew plaster.
All cuts and grazes on exposed skin shall be covered by a contrasting coloured plaster that is business. Plaster is a former united states army special forces officer regarded as one of the leading sniper experts in the world. Plaster recalls his remarkable covert activities in sog from 1969 to 1971 in vietnam. Whether you are purchasing a book for yourself or as a gift. Plaster in this book is the same as the fundalism expressed by leaders of al qaida or bokor haram. Installation of preformed moldings is another alternative to hand done. Secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam by john l. Anyone who likes to read war novels that are nonfiction, should read this book. John bender plaster falling 1981, 1st edition, vinyl. Plaster, threetour sog veteran, shares the gripping exploits of these true american warriors.
John plaster and i flew dozens of missions together over the ho chi minh trail. Behind enemy lines with the elite warriors of sog by john l. His effort to recount american soldiers feats of bravery in indochina is a worthy act of historical rescue. Here is a minutebyminute, heartbeatbyheartbeat account of sog s stunning operations behind enemy linespenetrating heavily defended north vietnamese military facilities, holding off mass enemy attacks, launching daring missions to rescue downed u. The book i think is not just a history of sog but a book for the legacy a typical story like this is told, if at all, by the daydreaming ishmael type of postwreck survivor, yet here we have the harpooner telling the tale with thoughtful and photographic intellect, something of. Major plaster s book is comprehensive, informative, and often exciting. Sog, the secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam by john.
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Exceptionally skilled green berets, they were the most highly decorated unit in the war. A magnificent book of enormous power and a milestone in the literature of. Codenamed the studies and observations group, sog was the most secret elite us military unit to serve in. Several papers address the dissemination of visual ideas, models and ideals through the medium. As a longrange reconnaissance leader, he led tiny intelligencegathering teams behind enemy lines in laos and cambodia before leaving sog in late 1971. Join facebook to connect with john plaster and others you may know.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book i think is not just a history of sog but a book for the legacy a typical story like this is told, if at all, by the daydreaming ishmael type of postwreck survivor, yet here we have the harpooner telling the tale with thoughtful and photographic intellect, something of an oddity in a world captained by all manner of maniacs. That photograph of gaspard and francois is on page 463 of plaster s book. Behind enemy lines with the elite warriors of sog and sog. Check plaster control procedures and records as part of planned housekeeping checks the salsa requirement. An advanced training manual for military and police snipers 1993. Broadchested, solid as a lumberjack and mentally tough, he cut an imposing presence. Plaster, a threetour sog veteran, shares the gripping exploits of these true american warriors in a minutebyminute, heartbeatbyheartbeat account of the groups stunning operations behind enemy lines penetrating heavily defended north vietnamese military facilities, holding off mass enemy attacks, launching daring. He spent two years in sog, all of it running missions deep behind enemy lines in laos and north vietnam while leading chinese nung mercenaries on recon team iowa. Comprised of volunteers from americas most elite military units, sog agents answered directly to the pentagons joint chiefs, with some missions. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam audiobook by john l. Codenamed the studies and observations group, sog was the most secret elite us military. Secret commandos goodreads meet your next favorite book. Even in smaller houses, it was standard fare to apply plaster in order to finish interior walls, and then whitewash, paint, or cover it with wallpaper.
Plaster john plasters riveting account of his covert activities as a member of a special operations team during the vietnam war is a true. A decorated vietnam war veteran who served in the covert studies and observations group sog, plaster cofounded a renowned sniper school that trains military and law enforcement personnel in highly specialized sniper tactics. Sep 27, 2010 a second theme is the role of plaster casts in the history of collecting from the renaissance to the present day. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam, john l. They are many funny moments in the book that are caught by plaster and equally many some would say to many dark moments of great loss and sacrifice these great sog members gave for each other whiling running recon. The book contains 28 chapters including worldwide branches that originated from these two gloucestershire parishes, contributed by other organ family historians. Second generation contractor with 25 years experience. New construction and repair of plaster, stucco and eifs. A decorated vietnam war veteran who served in the covert studies and observations group, plaster cofounded a renowned sniper school that trains military and law enforcement personnel in highly specialized sniper tactics.
The extreme fundamentalism expressed in the backgroung by john l. I have read john plaster s sog and i believe this one is better. Sniping and special operations history the ultimate sniper website is your source for sniper history and knowhow. A photo history of the secret wars, by paladin press book. John plaster phone, address, background info whitepages. These factors improve lifecycle economy when compared to drywall. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam by plaster, john l.
Qualified as a paratrooper and a green beret weapons and communications nco, he led intelligencegathering recon teams deep behind enemy lines in laos and cambodia on the ho chi minh trail. A decorated vietnam war veteran who served in the covert studies and observations group sog, plaster cofounded a renowned sniper school that trains military and law enforcement personnel in highly. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. About the book john plaster s riveting account of his covert activities as a member of a special operations team during the vietnam war is a true insiders account, this eyeopening report will leave readers feeling as if theyve been given a hot scoop on a highly classified project publishers weekly. If you are interested in us special operations forces, military history and also the military side to the vietnam war this book is a mustread. The secret wars of americas commandos in vietnam, and secret commandos.
View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for john plaster. Major john plaster is a national authority on sniping, firearms and special operations, as well as author of the ultimate sniper, an encyclopedic reference on sniping, and most recently, sog, the true story of americas most highly classified vietnamera covert operations. I found myself many a time reading this book and laughing out loud to the bewilderment of others near me. These giants dont talk much even in a safe bar about their excursions across the battlefield, but plaster has told their story again, even better than before. Short for studies and operations group, it was a secret operations force in.
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