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Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
When Lieutenant Colonel William W. Harris, a World War II veteran, is assigned to the 65th Infantry Regiment in Puerto Rico in 1949 as commander, he sees it as a demotion and the end of his promising military career. Composed almost entirely of Puerto Rican natives, who were viewed as unreliable, the 65th was not considered a real combat unit, even earning the nickname the Rum and Coke Outfit. However, as the Colonel arrives in San Juan and takes command of the regiment, he learns a shocking truth about it that most Americans are unaware of. He sets out to craft a path to reform and realign it with the reputation it rightfully deserves. What will it take for the Colonel to accomplish the daunting task ahead? Find out in The Rum and Coke Outfit by Mario J Pabon.
If you are looking for a military and historical novel blended with drama, action, adventure, suspense, and a tale of true love, The Rum and Coke Outfit by Mario J Pabon is a perfect pick. Using vivid imagery and dynamic, deliberate prose, Pabon takes readers back in time to mid-twentieth-century Puerto Rico and Cuba, giving insight into the culture and lifestyle. As I followed the lives of the soldiers on the Losey Field base and their participation in Operation Portrex, I developed a deep understanding of American military protocol and how the political dynamics of the international community influence its operations. The conversations felt authentic and lively, and they brilliantly captured the distinct moods of the scenes and the cast. I relished the camaraderie and good-humored, heavy banter among the soldiers, especially when it involved Private Cortez and El Gorilon.
