Apache is the incredible true story of Ed Macy; a decorated Apache helicopter pilot; that takes you inside the cockpit of the world’s most dangerous war machine. A firsthand account of the exhilaration and ferocity of war; Apache chronicles a rescue mission involving a stranded soldier in Afghanistan in 2007.Ed Macy had always dreamed of a career in the army; so when the British Army Air Corps launched its attack helicopter program; Ed bent every rule in the book to make sure he was the first to sign up to fly the Apache—the deadliest; most technically advanced helicopter in the world and the toughest to fly.In 2007; Ed’s Apache squadron was dispatched to Afghanistan’s notorious Helmand Province with the mission to fight alongside and protect the men on the ground by any means necessary. When a marine goes missing in action; Ed and his team know they are the Army’s only hope of bringing him back alive. Apache is Macy’s story—an adrenalin-fueled account of one of the most daring actions of modern wartime; and a tale of courage; danger; and comradeship you won’t be able to put down.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent readBy Gene LessardExcellent read. Gave me good insight into life in early Canada.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A short IntroductionBy joeAllen Greer’s book on the peoples of New France is very interesting and well written. He is able to give a good overview of the different peoples that lived within the colony of New France. He does not limit himself to European’s and natives but also slaves and servants. This is just a brief history but Greer is able to show important points that many historians would ignore. He looks at the daily lives of all different peoples of New France. The book is written in a very general way; so that any person could read and understand it. He does romanticize the history of New France and its people. This unlike many other histories is done very well. It gives the book a distinction from other books on New France usually portraying it as insignificant and a failed attempt at being an empire. The romanticism adds depth to the people’s lives; so that it is easy to understand what life was like in the colony. However the reader must be critical when reading the book due to its romanticized fashion. Greer at times gets caught up in what life was like in New France without pointing out problems of interpretation of sources or bias that may be involved. As well he does make generalizations; especially when referring to other colonial societies. In all it is a good book; perfect as an introduction to the study New France and no doubt gives the reader more to think about and further study regarding the people of New France.26 of 26 people found the following review helpful. well-written introduction to interesting topicBy A CustomerThe People of New France was written by Professor Greer with his undergraduate students in mind. This book is therefore comprehensive while being accessible. He includes chapters on the role of women and native people in colonial life: groups who were marginalized during the period and are still under-represented in historical work today. (However; his contention that New France was 'multicultural' is debatable.) Greer is a very good writer: after reading the book; you feel like you know what it was like to live in New France; which is reason enough to pick it up.
