Status
Available
Series
Collection
Publication
Brilliance Audio (2009), Edition: Abridged
Description
Iran has been invaded. And America responds in a grueling counterattack by air, by sea--and by a brave new technology that will redefine war. The most sophisticated laser defense system ever. It is called Silver Tower. And it will change the balance of world power forever.
User reviews
LibraryThing member buffalogr
This book ought to be tossed out and started over. It's set in the 1980s and features a Soviet invasion of Iran and a US space ship in (scientifically impossible) orbit. POTUS micromanages worse than LBJ and Obama together. I think that the tactics might be all right; that's Brown's forte and the
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interaction of the missile with it's guide rails is discussed. I guess that only Navys fight wars for Brown. The crowning incredulity was when SECDEF called a 1 star general in orbit -- promoted him to 3 stars and made him work for a 2 star. That's when I skipped the middle 3/4 of the book and read the [weak] ending. Show Less
Subjects
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1988
ISBN
1441808124 / 9781441808127