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To: LindyBill who wrote (153150)12/31/2005 10:43:17 AM
From: robert a belfer  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793846
 
<The comments from other retired military at the site about his books indicates he was "right on.">

No argument on that part. I was referring to the degree he portrays how people in power put career ahead of duty. I just skimmed his reader comments page and this is the only one I found that supports it.
"Capt Deutermann, I've certainly enjoyed your books. Unfortunately, the inter- and intra-organizational machinations are all too real. Speaking as a 35 yr, Navy R&D civil serpent. Hunting Season and Scorpion in the Sea were right on the mark. Keep it up; maybe some folks will recognize themselves.

- T.H. 11/01"