War on the Run: The Epic Story of Robert Rogers and the Conquest of America's First Frontier

Ross's book is stimulating reading with each page.

John Ross has given the reader an immensely thought provoking, well tuned book balancing Roger's exploits as a frontiersman as well as a diplomat to the Indians. What has been missed in previous works about Rogers has been many of his problems that came as a result of professional jeoulous. The author deftly handled the subject of the debts and intrigue that plauged Rogers through the years. What I found most interesting is Ross's explaination of why some of Rogers' military actions failed. In one phrase: officers in charge.
Page after page of reading about the mishandling of manpower and resources by the professional British officers resulting in the cost of so many lives caused me to recall books by Richard Marcinko and Charlie Beckwith and the almost criminal incompetence by their superiors that these modern warriors have endured.
It has become sadly clear that the the modern generals, admirals and politicians still haven't learned this important lesson: that unconventional war, whether in upstate New York or in the world wide war against terror, requires the need for unconventional warrior; it requires unlimited resources adn, most importantly, support to carry out these actions. Rogers' was the godfather of all modern special forces.
This book will be placed for re-reading next books I own of David McCollough.

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Very good historical read.

War on the Run presented a personalization of Robert Rogers that showed him as a fallible, yet very effective soldier. It gives flesh and blood to the man I had heard about in history classes. The author was able to make one segment of history come alive.

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Loved it

I was rewatching the old Spencer Tracy movie about Major Rogers and have always loved that movie, so I thought I would read the account of the man. Boy, I sure wasn't disappointed. This was a very well written and informative book. I would definately recommend this one!

An Forgotten American Hero Revealed

This book was both an informative and enjoyable read. Well researched and written. A excellant book for anyone interested in Early American History. It is an honest appraisal of a great hero - Robert Rogers

My Husband loves it

I bought this book for my husband, who is in Iraq. He is a picky reader so I was worried that I was sending him something he wouldn't enjoy. He is almost finished with it now and has told me that it is a great book and has really enjoyed it. He "approved" of my selection. Therefore, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys history or military history as my husband is very particular about his authors.

War on the Run

As a student and re-enactor of the French and Indian War, I find this book to be THE definitive work on Robert Rogers. It is apparent from the first chapter that John Ross had spent countless hours on research. He covers all of the major engagements in great detail and gives an eye-popping glimpse of the terrors of frontier warfare. A fascinating read.
I highly recommend this book to history buffs.

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