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Great, Detailed Book May 08, 2008
Great book. I don't know what the earlier reviewer's problem was, but I found this book excellent. I admit there were a few typos, but nothing too serious or frequent. I think this book is about as good as Chris Cocks' Fire Force. There are good pictures to aid the reader, and the writer gives alot of detail in his words. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the Rhodesian War.
Great book! Apr 09, 2008
Lately, I've gotten on a kick about the Rhodesian Bush War and have now read 5 books on the subject. This one is the best by far. Cock's Fireforce, was good, but this one takes it to a new level. The Author delves deep into his feelings about what happened once the war ended and who he felt was responsible for the war going the way it did. He tends to rant and get off subject, which at first was annoying, but it gives a good insight for someone who really doesn't know much about the Rhodesian situation. Great detail, good action. This is a book that I didn't want to put down and in the end made me angry. Some may say this book is biased, but in actuality, what book isn't. The fact is, this author is honest about his feelings and you get frustrated with him. All in all, this book was great. I highly reccomend it.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A military mans must read. Sep 17, 2007
At the Going Down of the Sun is a military mans must read because Charlie Warren fills the pages with his emotions as well as details. As a former US Marine I was able to relate with his passion and bitterness from training to the sad, bitter end of Rhodesia. I have always been more than interested in Rhodesia's struggle for freedom and it's loss. This book really opened my eyes to what the actual fighting man had to live through.
If some one wants a view down an FAL's sights of the Bush War, this book is a great place to start.
8 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Response to Mr Williams Feb 15, 2007
This is a very interesting review by Mr Williams and totally inaccurate.
Charlie Warren tried for five years to get this book published, and when you read the original you can see why he failed.
I volunteered to produce it for him for free, at my expense.
I left some of the book in its original language, because it is the language of a troopie, not a sanitised version edited long after the event, and designed to glorify and excuse the author for his actions.
There is absolutely no way that I will ever gain financially from royalties on this book because of the expenses involved.
I did not produce it to gain anything for myself, only to give Charlie Warren, and his fellow men of the RLI a chance to have their part of the story recorded in print.
This version has all the original admissions concerning events both on and off duty, and includes some heartfelt accusations from the men who suffered at the "front".
So thank you Mr Williams for giving me the opportunity to explain, and in future it would be wise to acquaint yourself with the facts before you launch into print.
Chris Higginson.
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Don't buy this edition - read my review Jan 06, 2007
This is a great book and is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the Rhodesian and the RLI. If you have Chris Cocks' Fireforce you have to have Charlie's book - BUT NOT THIS VERSION. it is full of typos and poor editing - obviously it hasn't been proofed. HOWEVER, I am led to believe that this is a manuscript version which was ripped off from Charlie Warren (the author)and published behind his back - I understand that Charlie Warren will not see one cent of royalties from this edition.
The proper edition will be published shortly and will be re-titled STICK LEADER RLI. Buy it. Don't support the publisher of this version
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