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During a period when United States troops in Southeast Asia faced guerrilla armies on every side, it has been little recognised today that America had a superb covert commander of its own, his guerrilla skills honed in resistance against Japan. This book follows Donald D. Blackburn through both his youthful days of desperate combat against an Empire, and through his days as a commander, imparting his lessons to the newly-realised ranks of America's own Special Forces. AUTHOR: 1LT Mike Guardia is an Armor Officer in the United States Army. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in American History from the University of Houston. He obtained his commission via R.O.T.C. at the University of Houston in December 2008. His research interests include World War II in the Pacific, the history of armored warfare and guerrilla warfare. He is currently stationed at Fort Knox, KY.

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A follow-up to a fine bio of Russell Volckmann, this tale of guerrilla warfare spans from Bataan to Vietnam. --World War II Donald D. Blackburn's involvement in guerilla warfare against the Japanese in WWII qualified him to become one of the first commanders of the Special Forces. For this career biography, the author conducted personal interviews with Blackburn and his family in 2008, with access to all of Blackburn's personal papers, documents, photos, and his war diary from 1941-1944.--Book News, Inc. .. .very well researched and readable account of one man's fascinating military career, which was rarely spent far from where the action was. --Miniature Wargames .. .an excellent biography of one the Army's lesser known but very important leaders. .... Blackburn's activities in World War II alone would make him a hero, but the author goes on to cite in some detail Blackburn's other contributions in Viet Nam as well as to the evolution of Army Special Forces.The author's detailed accounts of Blackburn's activities make this book a must read for anyone interested in military history, World War II, and particularly for anyone studying or who simply enjoys reading about guerilla warfare or Army Special Forces.--Military Writer's Society of America .. .it was Blackburn's crucial role in the Special Operations Group that will make this book critical reading for those with interest in the role of U.S. Army Special Forces in the Vietnam War... Shadow Commander is most appropriate for those with an interest in the history of elite fighting forces and guerilla warfare, but it is an appropriate read for anyone interested in learning about the role of Army Special Forces and, in particular, an inspirational Army leader. --ARMY

A very interesting story and there are useful lessons to be learnt. * Military Model Scene 24/01/2019 *

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Mike Guardia, currently an armored captain in the 4th Infantry Division, is also author of two highly acclaimed biographies, American Guerrilla, about the life of the true founder of Special Forces, Russell Volckmann, and Shadow Commander, about the career of Donald Blackburn.

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