Rules of Engagement, Joe Weber
Rules of Engagement, Joe Weber
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Rules of Engagement

Author: Joe Weber

Narrator: Alexander Cendese

Unabridged: 10 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/16/2018


Synopsis

From the New York Times best-selling author Joe Weber comes a thrilling novel of the Vietnam War. Marine pilot Brad Austin and his carrier-based F-4 Phantom group fly into the heart of enemy territory daily without fear, but the rules of engagement hinder them nearly as much as the North Vietnamese. Restricted from attacking the enemy's MiG bases, Austin and the other American pilots are vulnerable to attack without the ability to retaliate, a weakness that tragically leads to the death of Austin's wingman. Consumed by the need to avenge his comrade, Austin goes one-on-one with the enemy in a battle that ultimately proves in war there can be no rules. In a fast-paced, thrilling look into the life of a Vietnam War fighter pilot, Joe Weber takes us high into the flack-filled skies above Hanoi and shows us the air war as only a veteran fighter pilot can. "Exciting and controversial. A powerful novel of the rules of war—and a man who broke them."—W.E.B. Griffin Joe Weber "does an admirable job of evoking in such readers a visceral understanding of the restrictions that precluded victory in Vietnam. In Rules of Engagement, Weber's political points will hit close to home, and they will strengthen the resolve of many, such as myself, who are determined never to allow the mistakes of Vietnam to be repeated."—Senator John McCain "Weber's writing has a great deal of panache. His knowledge of military hardware is impressive, and his edge-of-the-seat scenes are thrilling."—The Book Reader

About Joe Weber

Joe Weber is a former USMC carrier-qualified fighter pilot. His novels have appeared on the best-seller lists of the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the Associated Press, and the Chicago Tribune. He resides in Northwest Arkansas with his wife, Jeannie.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Glen on November 29, 2023

In the Vietnam War, a Marine pilot is finding out that red tape is hindering the war effort. (A condition that certainly hasn't improved) The only way to stop an enemy ace terrorizing the skies is to break the rules. Very much of its time, during the afterglow of Desert Storm......more

Goodreads review by Chris on May 29, 2020

Right up there with 'Flight of the Intruder', highlighting the futility of the Vietnam war and the poor/confused political execution of the campaign resulting in a death/injury toll far in excess of what it could have been. Well written, you are completely wrapped up in the drama of the combat encou......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on June 25, 2017

This was an interesting perspective into one aspect of the Vietnam War, delivered through a page turning fictional account of one carrier pilot and his squadron. Not being a fan of traditional, nonfiction history books, and the Vietnam War occurring before my time, I found this to be an eye opening a......more

Goodreads review by Dave on November 17, 2024

Catching GR up to date from a great read from '92, with approximate dates. I thoroughly enjoy Joe Weber stories! In this story, the protagonist is fed up with Government over-reach in executing military missions. Brad Austin is the kind of player you'd want on your team! Highly recommend this book!......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on September 06, 2024

This is a great book about air combat in the Vietnam war. This book would make a great movie!......more