The Art of Peace

by Robert Moriarty

Overview

Afraid that we're trapped in a never-ending war? Discover a Vietnam vet's thoughtful insights into why there's no such thing as a "good" conflict.

Worried that our constant wars are leading us nowhere? Fearful about our own sovereign stability? Wish you could prevent war from being touted as the only "pathway to peace?" Decorated over 50 times during his 834 missions, Vietnam veteran Robert Moriarty spent decades reflecting on his wartime service. Now after his life-changing combat experiences, the former Marine is ready to share his insights on warfare and the impact it has on every nation.

The Art of Peace is part personal account of war in Vietnam and part commentary on military history. Using his informal narrative style, Moriarty sweeps you into the intensity of warfare, its place throughout time, and how his attitudes on global conflict have changed. Through the veteran's eyes, you'll see a more impactful sense of mankind's most brutal activities and how even victory can lead to defeat.

In The Art of Peace, you'll discover:

• The reality of military history and how it impacts you in the present day
• What so many combat veterans understand about the downside of war
• Startling facts and figures illustrating how leaders of conflict truly value lives lost
• The questions we should all be asking about whether or not wars have merit
• Personal anecdotes and tactical stories from a highly decorated veteran, and much, much more!

The Art of Peace is a provocative examination of conflict from a veteran who's been to war and back again. If you like insider viewpoints, no-nonsense philosophy, and historical accuracy, then you'll love Robert Moriarty's hard-hitting guide to peace.

Buy The Art of Peace to challenge your views today!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781533153937
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	05/07/2016
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Robert Moriarty was born in New York state in 1946. He began training as a military pilot in 1965 and became the youngest Naval Aviator during the Vietnam War in 1966. With two years in Vietnam and some 832 missions in combat, he left the Marine Corps in 1970. He worked in computers for a few years before beginning a 2nd career as a ferry pilot delivering small airplanes all over the world. He made over 240 ocean crossings mostly in single engine airplanes.

He and his wife of 25 years were computer consultants and began one of the earliest online computer retail outlets in 1995 before retiring in 2000. He began another career running a financial website in 2001 specializing in resource companies. He continues to travel the world looking for the next great mineral discovery and writes in his spare time.

Table of Contents

Chapter

List of Military Terms

Foreword

1 Introduction

2 (Part 1) The Deadliest Crime

3 The Making of an Aviator

4 Boot Camp, MCRD San Diego

5 ITR, San Onofre, Camp Pendleton

6 Preflight, NAS Pensacola

7 Primary Flight Training, Saufley Field

8 VT-7 Basic Jet Flight Training, NAS Meridian, Mississippi

9 VT-5 Carrier Qualification and Aerial Gunnery, NAS Pensacola

10 VT-23 Advanced Jet Flight Training, NAS Kingsville, Texas

11 VMFA-531 and VMFA-513, MAG 24 Cherry Point, North Carolina

Photographs

12 VMFA-542, Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam

13 VMO-6, Quang Tri, Vietnam

2 (Part 2) The Deadliest Crime (continued)

14 WERS-17, Da Nang

15 3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro, California

16 Thoughts on Peace

Editorial Reviews

This is a very good book with an important message by one who is well qualified to make the judgements which he does. A much decorated airman with an impeccable record of combat and many missions over Vietnam, much training in many fields, and information to back up his claims, says we can no longer afford war. Just economically, it causes America to bankrupt itself, enrich the military industrial complex, and bring preventable sorrow and heartbreak all aroun the globe.

I would give it a "5" for its message , but I reserve my 5's for those with both an important message, fine artistic writing, and an ability of the author to draw the reader in emotionally. This book is well written, but not the highest quality which makes one marvel at the phrasing , description, or emotional impact.

Moriarty certainly tells of his own background, and why he was drawn into the patriotic fervor, and why he now is soured and cynical about war. He spends much time describing his own path, and various trainings, to the extent that only another military person, or one enthralled by the military, is really able to understand all the designations and lingo. I would call this more of a memoir. Neverless, for the total impact of his message and his argument against war, I would highly recommend this to the thinking reader.

Jeannie L. Stuckey

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