Steel Gauntlet (Starfist)

The story mainly contends with the Marine action in taking the city and how the various components of an intergrated campaign is fought. The action is with the units and how the individuals in that unit accomplish their mission.

It almost seems like Hue in space, with restrictive rules of engagement on the ground and political manueverings at home. The book almost reads like a historical account of a past battle, with units taking center stage and the individuals the highlights.

Overall I enjoyed this book but some people may be put off by the lack of personal interaction or the inability to see who the hero/heroine is. For hardcore Military Sci Fi readers and Military History readers this is definitely a good read.


Confed Marines are going to a real war.. Against Tanks.   March 18, 1999
The 34th Fleet Initial Strike Team, Confederation Marine Corps, have been deployed again. This isn't a small unit assignment though, unfortunately things have gone wrong enough on Diamunde that the CMC is going to War. To provide the opening beachhead for the follow-up Army troops, against several armored battalions (read 'Tanks') that intel says aren't in the landing area. If you like the genre, this series is continuing excellently. If you're looking for the "Mobile Infantry" of Starship Troopers, don't look here. These Marines are... Marines with Blasters and better camouflage uniforms. They're still on foot, and still an elite force. If you can still find Book 1 and Book 2, they're worth reading too.


Great Book!!   March 16, 1999
This is the best book out of the series!! I especially liked all the action and details about the characters. Is there going to be a fourth book? If there is I can't wait for it to be released!!! This is a must-read!! :)