“Red Platoon” by Clinton Romesha is a gripping and inspiring true story of one U.S. Army platoon’s heroic stand against a massive Taliban attack in Afghanistan.
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Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army by Jeremy Scahill
“Blackwater” is a gripping exposé that unveils the rise and controversial activities of Blackwater, a private military contractor.
Continue readingThe Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan by Michael Hastings
“The Operators” by Michael Hastings reveals the chaos of America’s war in Afghanistan through firsthand accounts and research, critically examining the conflict.
Continue readingMasters of Chaos: The Secret History of the Special Forces by Linda Robinson
Masters of Chaos: The Secret History of the Special Forces by Linda Robinson offers a captivating exploration of the world of special forces.
Continue readingThe Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor by Jake Tapper
The Outpost is an account that sheds light on the harrowing experiences of the soldiers stationed at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan.
Continue readingLions of Kandahar: The Story of a Fight Against All Odds by Rusty Bradley, Kevin Maurer
Lions of Kandahar is a true story that follows the experiences of a U.S. Army Special Forces team during the intense battles in Kandahar.
Continue readingOutlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan by Sean Parnell, John Bruning
“Outlaw Platoon” is a vivid account of the author, Sean Parnell, and his platoon’s deployment to the heart of Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.
Continue readingGhost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 by Steve Coll
Ghost Wars presents an account of the covert operations, political maneuvers, and unintended consequences that shaped Afghanistan’s history.
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