--- product_id: 6320069 title: "Sog: A Photo History of the Secret Wars Paperback – January 1, 2009" brand: "john l. plaster" price: "VT52139" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6320069-sog-a-photo-history-of-the-secret-wars-paperback-january store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Sog: A Photo History of the Secret Wars Paperback – January 1, 2009 **Brand:** john l. plaster **Price:** VT52139 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sog: A Photo History of the Secret Wars Paperback – January 1, 2009 by john l. plaster - **How much does it cost?** VT52139 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6320069-sog-a-photo-history-of-the-secret-wars-paperback-january) ## Best For - john l. plaster enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john l. plaster brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Sog: A Photo History of the Secret Wars Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oWyMmgcqL.jpg) ![Sog: A Photo History of the Secret Wars Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LpVtVThWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unknown War *by P***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 7, 2010* SOG does not stand for Special Operations Group, rather Studies and Observation Group and for a long time after the Vietnam war the activities of this group were not known to the public despite the high number of bravery awards issued to its members. The authorities were determined to keep its activities secret and all its records and official photographs were ordered to be destroyed.The author was a member of this group and has set out to detail its history despite the best efforts of the authorities. Many photographs were kept privately contrary to orders and they form the backbone of this book. The author provides the meat through his own knowledge and interviews with other surviving members. The group was comprised mainly of Green Berets Special Forces and their Montangyard allies. Their primary role was surveillance on the Ho Chi Minh trail. Once they had located North Vietnamese supplies moving southwards they called in air strikes.However a consequence of this role was that small groups of them were in enemy territory surrounded by large groups of Vietnamese regular troops whose orders were to find and eradicate them. The casualty rates were high with a large number of them still listed as Missing in Action. Apart from surveillance the SOG were also responsible for retrieving downed airmen and the attempted PoW rescue at Son Tay. The author also strongly maintains that many of the groups missions were betrayed by a Vietnamese official in the groups command centre. This, the author maintains, was the reason behind the large casualty lists.The book is published through Paladin Press and this is the source of its biggest problem. Paladin Press publishes manuscripts without much prior editing and editing is what is required. This would have helped the layout of the book and to better present its contents which is somewhat haphazard. Another fault is that the author is obviously, and rightly, proud of the group's achievements but the book would have benefited from a more critical appraisal and a more detailed review of their effectiveness.Despite these shortcomings the book is a worth addition to the library on the Vietnam war and highlights the incredible bravery of the group whose actions deserve a wider audience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I very much enjoy his writing *by R***H on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 3, 2014* I read both of Major Plaster's other books. I'm part way thru this one. I very much enjoy his writing. I'm a Nam Vet, Class of 66. The only negative thing I can remark about this book that disappoints me is the binding. In leafing thru it, several of the pages have separated from the binding. For the price of the book, I'd think it would hold up a bit better.The writing is superb. This is not an "All about Me" book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SOG: Photo History review *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 24, 2010* I read another book by John Plaster called Secret Commandos, and this was an outstanding book that led me to this one. SOG: A Photo History of the Secret Wars is a nice collection of photos accompanied with small stories to back them up. And there are a number of stories and photos of legendary and brave men/heroes for whom you may never heard of, whom deserve to have their stories told... I could only wish for more. This is a great book, it belongs in my small library, I will read and look through it, time and time again. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6320069-sog-a-photo-history-of-the-secret-wars-paperback-january](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6320069-sog-a-photo-history-of-the-secret-wars-paperback-january) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*