Into The Storm: A Study in Command

Clancy, Tom; Franks, Fred, General; Gaines, Boyd

ISBN 10: 0671576615 ISBN 13: 9780671576615

Publisher: Audioworks, 1997

Synopsis

Tom Clancy has explored the military and security issues of our time in a brilliant series of novels. Now he takes us into the heart and mind of a remarkable military leader to show us the nature of war and command from the inside.

Based on the story of America's greatest military triumph since World War II -- the victory over Iraq in the Gulf War -- Into the Storm tells us how leaders learn and grow, and how they forge people, elements and forces together into a campaign of power and precision. We hear how General Frederick M. Franks, Jr. commanded the armor and infantry of VII Corps, the main coalition force that broke the back of Iraq's Republican Guard. Beyond that, Into the Storm describes the transformation of an army traumatized by the Vietnam War and the metamorphosis of a man devastated by the loss of a leg in that war. The former once again became the world's most powerful force; the latter, the first amputee active-duty general since the Civil War.

Together the story of that army, that man, and the war they fought make Into the Storm an instant classic of military history.

About this title

About the Author

Tom Clancy is the author of The Hunt for Red October, Red Storm Rising, Patriot Games, The Cardinal of the Kremlin, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears, Without Remorse, Debt of Honor, and most recently Executive Orders. His nonfiction books include, Submarine, Armored Cav, Fighter Wing and Marine. He lives in Maryland.

Reviews

The producers employ an interesting device here. The book, a personal history of the Gulf War from the point of view of one of the senior commanders, was written by two authors. Likewise, the audiobook has two narrators, one playing Tom Clancy, the overall narrator, the other playing General Franks, whose personal history the story tells. As Clancy, Boyd Gaines sounds like a good documentary film narrator; he pronounces words carefully in a mature baritone. As General Franks, Ken Jenkins has a spontaneous style; he reminisces in a deeper, rougher, more mellow voice. An unreadable postcard-sized map is included. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Clancy combines three stories in this remarkable narrative. He shows how the U.S. Army recovered from the debacle of Vietnam, how a young officer named Fred Franks was able to return from losing a leg in Cambodia and become an integral part of this resurrection, and how all this prepared Franks to lead one corps of the reborn army to victory over the Iraqi Republican Guard during Operation Desert Storm. Clancy presents this tale in a clear and well-organized manner that frequently allows Franks to tell his own story. The description of the 100 hours of Desert Storm, with all of its excitement, confusion, and unpredictability, is Clancy at his best. The reading by Boyd Gaines and Ken Jenkins is excellent. Gaines reads the narrative in a clear and well-paced voice that is pleasing and engaging. Jenkins reads General Franks's dialog with great feeling and disciplined intensity. Indeed, he is the general. This contrast is complementary and enhances a fine work. For popular collections.?Michael T. Fein, Catawba Valley Community Coll., Hickory, N.C.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Audioworks
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671576615
• ISBN 13: 9780671576615
• Binding: Audio Cassette