FREE GONE FOR SOLDIERS: A NOVEL OF THE MEXICAN WAR PDF Jeff Shaara | 512 pages | 04 Nov 2003 | Random House Publishing Group | 9780345427526 | English | New York, NY, United States Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War by Jeff Shaara Account Options Sign in. Top charts. New arrivals. Jeff Shaara Sep Switch to the audiobook. In Gone for Soldiers, Jeff Shaara carries us back 15 years before the momentous conflict he has so brilliantly chronicled, to a time when the Civil War's most familiar names are fighting for another cause, junior officers marching under the same flag in an unfamiliar land, experiencing combat for the first time in the Mexican-American War. In March8, soldiers landed on the beaches of Vera Cruz, led by the army's commanding general, Winfield Scott-a heroic veteran of the War ofshort tempered, vain, and nostalgic for the glories of his youth. At his right hand is Robert E. Lee, a forty year-old engineer, a dignified, serious man who has never seen combat. In vivid prose that illuminates the dark psychology of soldiers trapped behind enemy lines, Jeff Shaara brings to life the familiar characters, the stunning triumphs and soul-crushing defeats of this fascinating, long-forgotten war. More by Jeff Shaara See more. Jeff Shaara. A master of epic military fiction, the New York Times bestselling author of To Wake the Giant makes Midway personal as he Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War us inside the hearts and minds of the heroes of one of World War II's most pivotal moments. His books have been praised as "paeans to the American fighting man" Los Angeles Times and as "pounding with fierce action and human drama, and packed with accurately rendered history" St. Petersburg Times. Now Jeff Shaara recounts in electrifying detail the U. Navy's surge to defend its country in what will become known as one of the most definitive and heroic examples of combat ever seen: the Battle of Midway. In this biting new tale, Shaara shares the stories of all ranks and the unique sacrifices each man is compelled to bravely make for the Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War of country, freedom, and honor. Featuring his signature depth of research and "you are there" immediacy, this novel shows once again why Shaara is unequivocally the master of military fiction. Book 1. In North Africa, tank battles unfold in a tapestry of dust and fire unlike any the world has ever seen. In Sicily, the Allies attack their enemy with a barely tested weapon: the paratrooper. As battles rage along the coasts of the Mediterranean, the momentum of the war begins to shift, setting the stage for the Battle of Normandy. The first book in a trilogy about the military conflict that defined thetwentieth century, The Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War Tide is an unprecedented and intimate portrait of those who waged this astonishing global war. Reviews Review Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War. Published on. Flowing text, Google-generated PDF. Best for. Web, Tablet, Phone, eReader. Content protection. Learn more. Flag as inappropriate. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are. Please follow the detailed Help center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders. Gone for Soldiers : A Novel of the Mexican War - - There are very few books out there that teach about the Mexican War in such an interesting and entertaining way as Jeff Shaara. This account sets the stage for the American Civil War by introducing the reader to many of the notable generals of the Civil War who got their start as privates and lieutenants in the Mexican War. Very interesting account of the US - Mexican war that took place just before our own civil war. I especially enjoyed the author's accounting of what happened to each of the principal characters afterwards. I was a bit surprised there was nothing mentioned of the famous "boy heroes", Mexican cadets, that lost their lives when Chapultepec fell. I had forgotten how much I enjoy reading Shaara's books. This is the fourth of his that I have read, and I really like how he approaches historical fiction. This book covers the little discussed Mexican Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War and follow Shaara's trademarked style of having each chapter told from the perspective of an historical figure. The majority of chapters in this book are done through Winfield Scott and Robert E. Lee, with a few chapters at the end dealing with the attack on Mexico City being told through the eyes of Grant, Jackson, and Longstreet. The War itself involved only a few large battles, so the story focused quite a few chapters on Lee's scouting ability. I found it interesting, but it did seemed to be stretched out a bit at times. I really enjoyed reading about three things The Mexican War that I did not know much about. Winfield Scott, a towering historical figure I also did not know much about. The background stories for many of the major figures of the Civil War. Like Killer Angels, this is a personal look at the conduct of the War with Mexico, particularly focused on the young leaders that would be critical in the US Civil War. An excellent overview of the war without being too detailed. Like Shaara's other books, this is a personal view of warfare, with emphasis on the warfare. I have read all of Mr. Shaara's novels, this one is a bit below them since it does not flow as smooth, and I got the feeling that he took too much "liberties" with the characters. There is no way for us to know exactly what was said, and who was thinking what, but I felt he went a little beyond his "Gods and Generals", and "The Last Full Measure" being much more free with historical characters. Shaara did justice to General Scott, who to this day does not get the credit he deserved, but I think he got a bit confused with the character of R. Lee in his youth. All in all, I really enjoyed reading the book and if you enjoyed this author's Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War works, you'll enjoy this one also. Here at Walmart. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason. Sorry, but we can't respond to individual comments. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Customer Care. Your feedback helps us make Walmart shopping better for millions of customers. Recent searches Clear All. Enter Location. Update location. Learn more. Report incorrect product information. Jeff Shaara. Free delivery Arrives by Tuesday, Nov 3. Pickup not available. Add to list. Add to registry. About This Item. We aim to show you accurate product information. Manufacturers, suppliers and others provide what you see here, and we have not verified it. See our disclaimer. The bestselling author of "Gods and Generals" carries readers back to the Mexican-American War of and introduces the future Civil War heroes who helped wage it. Now, in Gone for Soldiers, Jeff Shaara carries us back fifteen years before that momentous conflict, when the Civil War's most familiar names are fighting for another cause, junior officers marching under the same flag in an unfamiliar land, experiencing combat for the first time in the Mexican- American War. In Marchthe U. Navy delivers Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War thousand soldiers on the beaches of Vera Cruz. They are led by the army's commanding general, Winfield Scott, a heroic veteran of the War ofshort tempered, vain, and nostalgic for the glories of his youth. At his right hand is Robert E. Lee, a forty-year-old engineer, a dignified, serious man who has never seen combat. Obsessed with glory and his place in history, Santa Ana arrogantly underestimates the will and the heart of Scott and his army. As the Americans fight their way inland, both sides understand that the Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War final conflict will come at the gates and fortified walls of the ancient capital, Mexico City. Cut off from communication and their only supply line, the Americans learn about their enemy and themselves, as young men witness for the first time the horror of war. While Scott must weigh his own place in history, fighting what many consider a bully's war, Lee the engineer becomes Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War the hero, the one man in Scott's command whose extraordinary destiny as a soldier is clear. In vivid, brilliant prose that illuminates the dark psychology of soldiers and their commanders trapped behind enemy lines, Jeff Shaara brings to life the haunted personalities and magnificent backdrop, Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War familiar characters, the stunning triumphs and soul-crushing defeats of this fascinating, long-forgotten war. Gone for Soldiers is an extraordinary achievement that will remain with you long Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War the final page is turned. Write a review See all reviews Write a review. Average Rating: 5. November 11, See more. Reviewed by anitaphillips61 anitaphillips Written by a librarything. April 23, Reviewed by repb repb. Average Rating: 4. April 8, Reviewed by msaucier msaucier January 1, Reviewed by Karlstar Karlstar. January 6, Reviewed by ZoharLaor ZoharLaor.