Gone for Soldiers (Abridged): A Novel of the Mexican War Audiobook

" In my opinion best of Jeff Shaara's books, though the Revolutionary War series is really good as well. "

" I love reading historical fiction, especially Jeff Shaara. There was nothing wrong with this book - there wasn't anything great about it either. Granted, I have been busy but it took months to get through. Not as good as his other novels. "

" interesing way to read about the mexican war. hoky at times. a little too much foreshadowing with the likes of R E Lee. "

" Learned a lot the whats and whys of the Meican War. Also learned about the characters who would eventually play a major roll in the civil war. "

" For anyone a fan of the Shaara Civil War books, this one is very interesting. Its kind of a prequel to those books because it focuses on the early careers of may Civil War figures, most notably Robert Lee. It is well written and entertaining in the same way all the Shaara books are. When I was done I found myself a little upset that Lee and some other soldiers who served with distinction for the U.S. in the Mexican War would ultimately resign from the Army to fight against them. But I guess that is all in where you feelings towards the Civil War lie. "

" I learned so much. So fascinating! "

" One of Jeff Shaara's best works! "

" Precursor to Civil War trilogy... Loved it! "

" Just fun for those of us who want more info on Lee, Jackson, Longstreet, and Grant. I got to know Winfield Scott. Good job. "

" The true story of the young West Point graduates who fought together from Vera Cruz to Mexico City and formed the friendships that are tested and broken twelve years later when they end up on opposite sides of the Civil War. "

" Not as much action. More dialog and politics... "

" Good read on the Mexican War if you do not know much about the conflict. "

" This book is good and I learned a lot about the Mexican War from it but I think his other books are better. Just in general though I don't think he reaches the level his dad did in Killer Angels. "

" Jeff Shaara has done it once again with a compelling story of the battles of the Mexican American war. The early military careers of Lee, Grant and Longstreet are etched here along with the legendary wisdom of the commanding General, Winfield Scott. I could not put this book down. A good read! "

" If you love history, Shaara, to me is the best. It's a novel, but his level of research and attention to historical accuracy are widely admired by non-fiction historians. But it's the farthest thing from boring. "

" an interesting look into a little covered portion of american history. "

" Grant, Lee and others in the Mexican-American War. Important training ground. "

" I read this pretty close to the time the US went into Iraq after 9-11. It was great timing to read about a leader somewhat similar to Hussein. "

" The Mexican war and early career of Lee and mention of Grant "

" This is my favorite (to date) of Shaara's books. His writing matured, his research is deep, as always, and those who have enjoyed his and his father's Civil War books will appreciate this novel as it showcases several of the leading CW names as they participated in this stuggle. "

" If you enjoy American imperalism, love the cast of characters from the US Civil War, and wondered what the men were like as boys, then this historical fiction is for you. "

" This really was a great book that opened up the pre-history to the civil war. I know it was written and intended for that purpose, but I still wanted more information and details about Mexico, etc. It was a little slow in the middle, but a truly well written historical novel. "

" This was an enjoyable book, though not as good as Mike Shaara's book, "Killer Angels." It was interesting to see how some pretty well-known names in history started their military rise via the Mexican-American War, as told in this book. Good read, all the way round. "

" Here's a book about the Mexican War you should read if you haven't. It's so well written it will keep you engrossed. Like his father, Michael he is a crackerjack historian and always seems to find a point of view that is original. "

" It appeared to be well researched and was an easy read even for me, a non-military type. It was good background filler for a fuller understanding of the Civil War leaders and the politics of the time. I was reading it also before a visit to Virginia. It was great timing. Enjoyed it. "

" A primer for both the Mexican War and the almost incestuous quality of the leadership in the tragic war to come. The men who fought together in Mexico would find themselves on opposite sides within a decade. A must read for history buffs and those who should be. "

" Haven't read this one yet, but "to the Last Man" was the most powerful story of WWI I have ever read. Can't wait to see what Jeff Shaara does with the Mexican/American war... "

" Here's a book about the Mexican War you should read if you haven't. It's so well written it will keep you engrossed. Like his father, Michael he is a crackerjack historian and always seems to find a point of view that is original. "

" Not as much action. More dialog and politics... "

" interesing way to read about the mexican war. hoky at times. a little too much foreshadowing with the likes of R E Lee. "

" If you enjoy American imperalism, love the cast of characters from the US Civil War, and wondered what the men were like as boys, then this historical fiction is for you. "

" Always a delightful experience reading Shaara!!! Loved it "

" Jeff Shaara has done it once again with a compelling story of the battles of the Mexican American war. The early military careers of Lee, Grant and Longstreet are etched here along with the legendary wisdom of the commanding General, Winfield Scott. I could not put this book down. A good read! "

" I learned so much. So fascinating! "

" A good book about the Mexican-American War? Yes, this was good as it introduced many of the heroes of the Civil War before they became famous. "

" We kicked some Mexican Army butt. "

" I enjoy his works, even if I wish they were a bit shorter. Brings a little known piece of American history to life and examines the early lives of future Civil War heroes from both sides. "