Men in Green Faces: A Novel of U.S. Navy SEALs

Name: Men in Green Faces: A Novel of U.S. Navy SEALs
Price: 11.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (2013 reviews)
Author: Gene Wentz

by Gene Wentz

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.6 (2,013)

4.6 stars from 2,013 reviews. Top 80% of Historical Fiction books we track.

304 pages~5.1 hr readPublished by St. Martin's PressPublished 1992-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want military fiction grounded in hard experience rather than Hollywood fantasy.
You're drawn to stories about elite units under extreme pressure, where teamwork means survival.
You respect character-driven narratives that explore how combat changes the people who fight in it.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced action over character development and reflection.
You're looking for a cheerleading narrative about war rather than an unflinching one.
You want contemporary military settings; Vietnam-era stories don't grab you.

About this book

Men in Green Faces is a novel set during the Vietnam War that follows Gene Michaels, a SEAL who carries an M-60, eight hundred rounds, and a Bible. Michaels and his team are tasked with going behind enemy lines to pursue a bloodthirsty colonel who was once one of their own, facing 5,000 NVA soldiers in the process. Written by former SEAL Gene Wentz, the novel depicts what it was like to serve as a SEAL in Vietnam, including top-secret operations deep in enemy territory, team camaraderie, reconnaissance missions, interrogations, and firefights. The book includes a new foreword by the author.

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Currently 4.6★ from 2,013 reviews

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