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Tiger, the Lurp Dog: A novel Hardcover – January 1, 1984

by Kenn. Miller (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 112 ratings
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A landmark novel of the Vietnam War The men of the Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol—Stagg, Wolverine, Mopar, Marvel Kim, and Gonzales—are commando-style soldiers, called “Lurps” for short. Five men, completely dependent on one another. Proud to the point of arrogance. They’re joined by Tiger, their a flea-bitten scavenging stray or “dust dog,” a sneak and a coward, lazy and haughty. But, like his masters in this dirtiest of all wars, a survivor.When their buddies on Team Two-One disappear, the Lurp team members have to fight their own brass to go on a mission to find them. And suddenly a grueling war becomes an unimaginable nightmare.
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  1. Print length
    214 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    BOSTON: ATLANTIC-LITTLE, BROWN. 1983
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1984
  5. ISBN-10
    0316573663
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0316573665
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BOSTON: ATLANTIC-LITTLE, BROWN. 1983; First Edition (January 1, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316573663
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316573665
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 112 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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VN Ranger
5.0 out of 5 stars VN classic
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013
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Tiger the Lurp Dog was originally published during a period when works on VN were about as popular as VD. Those of us who read it then realized that this work was a true literary classic written by an author that had done his research in the field. I and a number of other readers had the distinct honor of participating in that author's research. Kenn Miller was an outstanding member of an outstanding long range patrol company during the height of the Viet Nam war. Trust me when I say that his book is based on more fact than fiction. Although the book sold well during it's brief life, it was pulled off the market far too soon. Now, finally, while most of us who served in America's long range patrol units have either gone under or are surviving as crippled old graybeards, this work of art is finally being republished so that a new generation of warriors can read about the legacy we left them. If you're a fan of small unit action behind enemy lines or if you just want to read about what amazing warriors America puts in the field, Tiger the Lurp Dog is a book you should read without delay. The author is my friend and my brother, but even if he was my worst enemy, I would still highly recommend his book. Buy it today and read it.

Gary Linderer
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Thomas Winscher
4.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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This book to a totally different direction then I ever expected. I thought the writer did a good job at bringing the characters together to make this an interesting story about a very ugly war. People who have not been there will be huffing and puffing over things that happen, but, that was how things were. It is just that no one talks about it. This is worth the time to read. A bit slow in the beginning, but the book is worth the time. Enjoy.
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azlee
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2018
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The title is misleading. I thought it was about a dog that somehow was involved in LRRP missions. In a way the dog was but not like I thought. Still a good story covering harrowing missions including those that ended badly.
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Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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Can easily relate to this after having been a Scout Dog Handler w/the 58th & 42nd Scout Dog Platoons, Camp Evans & Camp Eagle, 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam Nam. Plus learned a lot about this Author after reading several books by Gary Linderer who served with Ken Miller in their LRRP Units, 201st Ann Div, VN. Much respect to these Brother Eagles!
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CeeVee 1040
3.0 out of 5 stars Not awful, not great -- just an okay read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2013
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As the rating says, this book was okay. Not great, not horrible, just okay in my opinion. The title is bad, though I guess it makes sense when you know that "Lurp" is an acronym said out loud. Hated the ending, but getting there was an okay time-killer.
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Anthony Carter
4.0 out of 5 stars Conflicted
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014
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I can't give it 5 stars because of the ending (can't give it away). The writing is very good and the story is a good yarn. The characters draw you in and their interplay is sometimes funny and sometimes sad but very realistic. I can imagine war in Vietnam as being like this. The tension as the LURPS make their way trought the jungle without being seen or heard is very true to form. The comic relief is understandable but the ending is so hard to take that it set me back. Woth the read.
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Seadog
5.0 out of 5 stars A Simple Tale Well Told
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013
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The short saga of a LURP team. We come to know.and love a group of ordinary grunts and then witness their destruction in an orgy of senseless violence. This is the way it was.

Seadog, Bronze Star, Purple Heart
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Dennis Howey
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these animal stories
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016
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I love stories about these amazingly brilliant dogs. I've had instructors that were not this smart, unless they were hiding it !! Mr.Miller please write A complete book about Tiger.
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Colin G. Davies
1.0 out of 5 stars Hopeless
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2014
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The same thing over and over: details of each mission, which never varied from one to the next. Unfortunately, the dog was merely incidental to the story.
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