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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Across the fence
Book • 2003
In 'Across the Fence', John Stryker Meyer recounts his personal journey as a Green Beret in the highly classified Studies and Observations Group (SOG), conducting covert operations across the borders of Laos and Cambodia.
The book provides a gripping account of the bravery and sacrifices of the men who fought in these secret missions, often outnumbered and behind enemy lines.
Meyer shares stories of camaraderie, fear, and survival, offering a unique perspective on the Vietnam War.
The book provides a gripping account of the bravery and sacrifices of the men who fought in these secret missions, often outnumbered and behind enemy lines.
Meyer shares stories of camaraderie, fear, and survival, offering a unique perspective on the Vietnam War.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mentioned by
Shawn Ryan as the co-author of the books, sharing his experiences and those of his fellow Green Berets.


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#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in Vietnam
Mentioned by
Shawn Ryan as the author of the books, sharing his experiences and those of his fellow Green Berets.


15 snips
#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in Vietnam
Mentioned by
Jocko Willink as an excerpt from the beginning of a book about
John Stryker Meyer 's experiences in MACV SOG.



180: Covert Lessons Learned From "Across The Fence" in Vietnam, with John Stryker Meyer
Mentioned by
Jocko Willink as a book containing insane stories from
John Stryker Meyer 's time as a special forces soldier in Vietnam.



181: "WE CAME TO DIE". Mayhem, Bravery, and Leadership "On The Ground" in Vietnam w/ John Stryker Meyer.
Mentioned by
Jocko Willink as the book from which he read an excerpt about
Doug Letourneau ’s experiences.



186: Taking A Secret War to The Enemy in Vietnam, w/ The Frenchman Doug Letourneau