SOG
John L. Plaster
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at 250 WPM8h 5m
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SOG
Published
2000
Publisher
Paladin Press
Pages
485
ISBN-10
1581600585
Description
SOG was the most secret elite U.S. military unit to serve in the war in Vietnam, so secret it was "black" - meaning its very existence was carefully concealed, even denied by the government. Innocuously code-named the Studies and Observations Group, SOG contained only volunteers from such elite units as the Army Green Berets, USAF Air Commandos, and Navy SEALs, and answered directly to the Pentagon's Joint Chiefs, with some missions requiring approval from the White House. Inside Vietnam, only General William Westmoreland and a few senior non-SOG officers were briefed on SOG activities. Now the never-before-revealed exploits of this top-secret commando unit are vividly recounted by Major John L. Plaster, a three-tour SOG veteran. SOG took on the most dangerous assignments, going behind enemy lines to penetrate North Vietnamese military facilities in Laos and Cambodia and along the heavily defended Ho Chi Minh Trail, where only air support - and sometimes no support at all - was available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in SOG?
This edition of SOG has approximately 485 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read SOG?
For most readers, SOG typically takes between 10h 6m and 6h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 121,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 121,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of SOG?
The estimated word count for SOG is approximately 121,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of SOG?
SOG was written by John L. Plaster.
When was SOG published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.