He's prolific enough he's inescapable. Starship Troopers, The Forever War, and Armor STILL remain the golden trifecta of this sub-genre. Pick this one up off the shelf if you need a quick read and like military books. The two longer ones are really great - he does a good job of making you care about people quickly. Known throughout the galaxy for their cold, ruthless ferocity, the men of Colonel Hammer's indomitable armored brigade routinely accept impossible missions. The Tank Lords, Second Edition (Hammer's Slammers Book 1). The Tank Lords (1997) This is a collection of short stories plus one novella (Rolling Hot) in the Hammer's Slammers Universe. © 2008-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, includes free international wireless delivery via. Lots and lots, with "tri-barrel" and main-armament plasma weapons. When a planetary government faces unfriendly natives, guerrilla insurgents, or ruthless … Released on the Baen "First One is Free" policy, Read the stories of Hammer's Slammers as a kid and loved them. There is one particular story, the longest in the collection, that mirrors the Vietnam War's Tet Offensive to some degree and has perhaps the highest level of character development and insight into the social and military workings of a potential future. violent action , easy to get caught up in , easy to pick up and read for half-an-hour good "guy" book. Drake's language is wonderfully evocative and cinematic, and reading these stories and learning about the exotic worlds which have hired the mercenaries is always fascinating. His bestselling books include the HAMMER'S SLAMMERS series and the Belisarius novels co-authored with S.M. Gritty and realistic feel with a setting in the not too distant future. The novella Rolling Hot started abruptly by dropping me into the middle of a firefight waged by a couple of morons who's dialog sounded like banjo playing Brits. If you like military SF this book (and the series) is for you. Colonel Alois Hammer has welded five thousand killers into a weapon more deadly than any other in the human universe. Again and again, they go up against overwhelming forces, or fight a two-front war against ferocious opposition, all without atomizing their civilian employers. But I'm not sure that I've ever read more than a story or two from Hammer's Slammers. Just page and page of shooting. Even when their chances are not good -- those who oppose them have no chance at all! Still enjoyed them quite a bit the second time around, but as a thought provoking military sci-fi, it falls far short of books like Ender's Game, Starship Troopers, or Armor. And a very good job he's done of it as well. Still enjoyed them quite a bit the second time around, but as a thought provoking military sci-fi, it falls far short of books like Ender's Game, Starship Troopers, or Armor. When a planetary government faces unfriendly natives, guerrilla insurgents, or ruthless terrorists, they do the only thing that might save them -- they hire Hammer's Slammers, the toughest, meanest bunch of mercs who ever wrecked a world for pay. I have a preference for the later, as once I've invested time and effort into getting to know a protagonist, I like to find out what happens to them. Under the Hammer (1979) A Newbie joins the Regiment. As is typical of Dravid Drake's works, the battle action and technology of the military are described in detail. The Tank Lords By David Drake. 6,058 Followers, 928 Following, 280 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Thank the Lords (@thankthelords) I think this is a collection of short stories published in other venues, then collected together. It's pretty clear from these stories that David Drake has a liking for tanks - not surprising, since he served in an armored unit in Vietnam (as described in the very interesting afterword). Please try your request again later. View Series. Under the Hammer (1979) A Newbie joins the Regiment. Cart All. I didn't know this going into the book. I liked that David's tanks and tankers are not superheroes, but machines and humans which both can be broken and destroyed by atrocities of war. Refresh and try again. The background is detailed, realistic and well put together, with the tactics and strategies described being logically developed from the military technology and political background. Discover The Tank Lords (Hammer's Slammers Series) by David Drake and millions of other books available at Barnes & Noble. It's good. I do find, though, that despite presenting themselves as gritty and unglamorous, his stories do leave out a lot of the emotional consequences of combat, killing, and the associated trauma and loss; and after a while, the stories tend to feel alike and kind of formulaic. Yep, I said it. The Complete Hammer's Slammers: Volume 1 (Hammer's Slammers Volumes), The Complete Hammer's Slammers: Volume 2 (Hammer's Slammers Volumes), The Complete Hammer's Slammers: Volume 3 (Hammer's Slammers Volumes), Bolo: The Annals of the Dinochrome Brigade, Voyage Across the Stars (Hammer's Slammers combo volumes Book 4), David Drake is widely regarded as America's foremost exponent of military and historical science fiction. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Tank Lords (BAEN) by David Drake and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. So, when I began reading The Tank Lords on my tablet, it was with a lukewarm attitude at best. While it is clearly of true military nature, the sentences are to overloaded with military jargon and unnecessary descriptions and explanations that the sentences are very difficult to follow. 1st printing. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. None. Des milliers de livres avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec -5% de réduction . Shop paperbacks, eBooks, and more! When a planetary government faces threats from guerillas, insurgents or terrorists, the men they hire are Hammer's Slammers, known throughout the galaxy for their cold, ruthless ferocity, their ability to defeat overwhelming forces and their willingness to go up against impossible odds. The other novella The Tank Lords read like a silly harlequin story where dangerous tankers bang chamber maidens. A fun book to read. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I remember buying the paperback in a used book store about 10 years ago, on a camping trip in Vermont, and somehow the book disappeared before I ever got to it reading through it. List Price: 7.99* * Individual store prices may vary. THE SAGA OF THE SLAMMERS BEGINS!COLONEL ALOIS HAMMER: He welded five thousand individual killers into a weapon more deadly than any other in the human universe. Book 6. There are several nice anti-war messages, but most of it is thinly veiled war stories form Nam and other places. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This in a book without pretense, a book without extraneous complications or fripperies. The first was almost novella in length, and was the best. The principal characters in David Drake's The Tank Lords drive hovercraft-tanks that weigh 170 metric tons, travel nearly 100 kilometers per hour, and mount guns whose cyan-colored plasma bolts can vaporize a small building (or a lesser tank) with a single shot. No plot, no characters, no conflict, no interest. These promotions will be applied to this item: COLONEL ALOIS HAMMER: He welded five thousand individual killers into a weapon more deadly than any other in the human universe. And page after page of people being blown up. That the people, not the tanks, are the most interesting part of the book is a testament to Drake’s skill as a writer of … And it started rather excitingly. Publisher's Note: THE TANK LORDS contains two full volume's worth of the Hammer's Slammer's saga, for the first time presented in chronological story sequence as determined by the author. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? I do find, though, that despite presenting themselves as gritty and unglamorous, his stories do leave out a lot of the emotional consequences of combat, killing, and the associated trauma and loss; and after a while, the stories tend to feel alike and kind of formulaic. THE SAGA OF THE SLAMMERS BEGINS!COLONEL ALOIS HAMMER: He welded five thousand individual killers into a weapon more deadly than any other in the human universe. It's pretty clear from these stories that David Drake has a liking for tanks - not surprising, since he served in an armored unit in Vietnam (as described in the very interesting afterword). Publisher's Note: THE TANK LORDS contains two full volume's worth of the Hammer's Slammer's saga, for the first time presented in chronological story … Take the Tet Offensive, rename the enemies and the allies, put the tanks and APCs on hoverfans and replace projectile weapons with energy weapons and you have this book. COLONEL ALOIS HAMMER: He welded five thousand individual killers into a weapon more deadly than any other in the human universe. We’d love your help. The Tank Lords by David Drake - WebScription Ebook. I can't fault Drake's credentials as a writer and a combat veteran himself, but I'd like it if he probed more into the vulnerabilities of his series character. And a very good job he's done of it as well. October 11, 2013 The principal characters in David Drake's The Tank Lords drive hovercraft-tanks that weigh 170 metric tons, travel nearly 100 kilometers per hour, and mount guns whose cyan-colored plasma bolts can vaporize a small building (or a lesser tank) with a single shot. It includes “Under the Hammer”, “Rolling Hot”, “Night March”, “Code-Name Firefeitz”, and “The Tank Lords”. This of course is a taster to get you into Drake's Hammer's Slammers series. Nothing really spectacular about it. Paperback. The bestselling saga of Hammer's Slammers begins! In Order to Read Online or Download The Tank Lords Full eBooks in PDF, EPUB, Tuebl and Mobi you need to create a Free account. THIS book is another disappointment. Mass Market Paperbound. 391 p. 0671877941 (pb). Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The writing is tight, the story-lines obviously from a military mind, and the actors real. Having said that, though, it's still the action sequences that are the main strength of these stories. One of the best and most prolific authors of military science fiction. Publisher's Note: THE TANK LORDS contains two full volume's worth of the Hammer's Slammer's saga, for the first time presented in chronological story sequence as determined by the author. I'd heard about Hammer's Slammers for some time and wanted to pick a book in the series up and read it, so I chose this one, which is I think the first one. At the publisher's request, this title is … It would be easy to believe that this was actually the first book written by David Drake about the Slammers (no idea of what the actual order they were written in was). Although short stories, none of the stories made sense and they just ended with no climax. To see what your friends thought of this book, The principal characters in David Drake’s, For me, it's been tough finding excellent military science fiction. Does this book contain inappropriate content? THE SAGA OF THE SLAMMERS BEGINS! I've read a lot of the Hammer's Slammers stories, but for some reason, had missed this one until now. THE TANK LORDS . This book was terrible, I do not recommend this book to anyone. In the end, the collection did not disappoint, but did not enamour either. Fast Download Speed ~ Commercial & Ad Free. When a planetary government faces unfriendly natives, guerrilla insurgents, or ruthless terrorists, they … One of the reasons the book was set aside was that it is a collection of short stories, and not a single novel. This is a collection of short stories (and one novella). 9780671877941 - The Tank Lords Baen by Drake, David - AbeBooks Skip to main content The Tank Lords, David Drake, Baen Publishing Enterprises. I'm done. ***** THE TANK LORDS (1987) - Novellete, and the book's namesake. Drake doesn't glorify war, he's realistic about it's grim brutality and murky moral choices - but he also communicates the tension and excitement of combat, the courage of the soldiers and the bonds of loyalty that hold them together. When a planetary government faces threats from guerillas, insurgents or terrorists, the men they hire are Hammer's Slammers, known throughout the galaxy for their cold, ruthless ferocity, their ability to defeat overwhelming forces and their willingness to go up against impossible odds. COLONEL ALOIS HAMMER: He welded five thousand individual killers into a weapon more deadly than any other in the human universe. Hello Select your address Books Hello, Sign in. Rolling Hot (1989) A reporter learns why it is worth the money to hire as good a group of mercenaries as you can afford, and then some. There is also a afterword from Mr. David Drake himself. Stirling and with Eric Flint. Rolling Hot (1989) A reporter learns why it is worth the money to hire as good a group of mercenaries as you can afford, and then some. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. I picked up this Hammer's Slammer collection of short stories and novellas while it was free on Kindle. All said, this book probably deserves more than a 3, but I found it difficult to read to the end, so I couldn't rate it a 4. If that is all that you require from your reading material, this book will satisfy you. Several of these stories have appeared in other collections, but most of these were new to me and I thoroughly enjoyed them. In order to indulge that, he has created an entire future history in which tanks rule the battlefield. Now I doubt if I'll pick up another book by this author. In order to indulge that, he has created an entire future history in which tanks rule the battlefield. The Tank Lords, Second Edition David Drake. I found the story easy to follow and as with most David Drake books you want to see what twists come next in the story. 4. It's in the Hammers Slammers Series, what more do you need? They certainly don't abide by the rules of civil. The principal characters in David Drakes The Tank Lords drive hovercraft-tanks that weigh 170 metric tons, travel nearly 100 kilometers per hour, and mount guns whose cyan-colored plasma bolts can vaporize a small building Interesting stories from someone you KNOW was there, did that... Makes war and battles look gritty, ugly, brutal, all of which is true, yet in good story form. Take the Tet Offensive, rename the enemies and the allies, put the tanks and APCs on hoverfans and replace projectile weapons with energy weapons and you have this book. The Tank Lords (1997) This is a collection of short stories plus one novella (Rolling Hot) in the Hammer's Slammers Universe. Just page and page of shooting. Start by marking “The Tank Lords” as Want to Read: Error rating book. There's literally no plot. THE SAGA OF THE SLAMMERS BEGINS! His bestselling books include the HAMMER'S SLAMMERS series and the Belisarius novels co-authored with S.M. It got me entranced more for what it wasn't supposed to be, about the realities of war, and what humans really suffer, rather than the "romanticization" of the whole concept of war. Can they keep doing it? In order to indulge that, he has created an entire future history in which tanks rule the battlefield. I have an odd complaint about this book. And a very good job he's done of it as well. The novella Rolling Hot started abruptly by dropping me into the middle of a firefight waged by a couple of morons who's dialog sounded like banjo playing Brits. There is one particular story, the longest in the collection, that mirrors the Vietnam War's Tet Offensive to some degree and has perhaps the highest level of character development and insight into the social and military workings of a potential future. The Tank Lords, Second Edition (Hammer's Slammers Book 1) eBook: Drake, David: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It's just non-stop violence for the sake of violence. $6.99. Publication Date: August 1, 1997. Otherwise, it stinks. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2014. No Kindle device required. Rob Jenne turned from the streams of moving cargo to his unnoticed companion in the shade of the starship's hull. Good read, entertaining - but other of the books have done. It's pretty clear from these stories that David Drake has a liking for tanks - not surprising, since he served in an armored unit in Vietnam (as described in the very interesting afterword). And lots of destruction, and lots of people losing various cherished and important body parts. And it started rather excitingly. It's really an anthology but still one of the best. The principal characters in David Drake’s The Tank Lords drive hovercraft-tanks that weigh 170 metric tons, travel nearly 100 kilometers per hour, and mount guns whose cyan-colored plasma bolts can vaporize a small building (or a lesser tank) with a single shot. Baen, 9780671877941, 400pp. This was drudgery to read. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Drake David THE TANK LORDS FD20.113. They are 'Under the Hammer','Rolling Hot','Night March','Code-Name Feirefitz','The Tank Lords' and an Appendix which gives a history and a background of the Hammer's Slammers universe. The first book I ever read by David Drake, and is still worth reading. Under the Hammer "Think you're going to like killing, boy?" Stirling and with Eric Flint. Lots of shootin'. Good read, entertaining - but other of the books have done better at being original. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2016, very entertaining storytelling, I enjoyed it, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2014. COLONEL ALOIS HAMMER: He welded five thousand individual killers into a weapon more deadly than any other in the human universe. And page after page of people being blown up. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. So I gave up at p. I have an odd complaint about this book. Promotions are applied when you make a purchase. Something went wrong. David Drake is an American author of science fiction and fantasy literature. Series: Baen Free Library; Price: $0.00 Format: Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2016. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. At the publisher's request, this title is … The rest were all just similar, not much new. by Baen. Not great, but OK. Lots of crunchy details I could've done without. From 97 Ratings. At the publisher's request, this title is … Condition: New. Like with all his Hammer's Slammers books, Drake is able to describe combat down to the smallest details without it getting tedious or making it seems like he enjoys the graphic violence. COLONEL ALOIS HAMMER: He welded five thousand individual killers into a weapon more deadly than any other in the human universe. This story plays out on a despot lord's manor on an off-world Kingdom (imagine King John from Rocket Robin Hood, and you would be fairly close to the lord's persona); it is an excellent little tale about a young page, who worships the tanks and "the tank lords" who are visiting his lord's manor - and …
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