LONE SURVIVOR: THE EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF OPERATION REDWING AND THE LOST HEROES OF SEAL TEAM 10 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK

Marcus Luttrell,Patrick Robinson | 464 pages | 19 Nov 2013 | Little, Brown & Company | 9780316324069 | English | United States Lone Survivor (book) - Wikipedia

Shah had with him two videographers during the ambush, and As-Sahab Media released a video of the ambush and the items recovered from the SEALs. A large amount of resources were devoted to the search, rescue, and recovery operations of Red Wings II. As a result, Ahmad Shah and his men left the region and regrouped in Pakistan. These "presence operations" achieved the goal of disrupting anti-coalition militia activity, but at great cost, and upon the exfiltration of troops, Ahmad Shah and his reinforced cell were able to return to the area weeks later. Significant international media attention was focused on the ambush and the MH shootdown. The size of Shah's group increased as additional fighters joined his ranks. Ahmad Shah's group in Kunar Province was neutralized, and Shah was seriously wounded during Operation Whalers weeks later in August On September 14, , Dietz and Axelson were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for "undaunted courage" and heroism. Luttrell was also awarded the Navy Cross, in a ceremony at the White House. In , Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle. On June 28, , Luttrell and the family members of soldiers killed overseas were honored at a San Diego Padres game. The attendees were given a standing ovation by the more than 25, there to watch the game. It is one of the first sculptured memorials to those who served in the War in Afghanistan. There has been some conflict over the exact number of Taliban forces involved in the engagement. In Luttrell's own official after-action report filed with his superiors after his rescue, he estimated the size of the Taliban force to be around 20— Luttrell claims in his book that during the briefing his team was told around 80 to fighters were expected to be in the area. Murphy, the Navy cited 30—40 enemies. The military intelligence estimate cited by Darack is based on research sourced from intelligence reports, including aerial and eye-witness studies of the battlefield after the fact, including the men sent in to rescue Luttrell, as well as reports from Afghan intelligence. The claim in Luttrell's book that Lieutenant Murphy considered and put to the vote the possible execution of unarmed civilians who stumbled upon the SEAL team has been criticized and dismissed by many as fiction. In an article by Sean Naylor , Army Times senior correspondent, Navy Special Warfare Command spokesman Lieutenant Steve Ruh stated that with respect to making command decisions in the field, "Whether they're officer or enlisted, the senior guy ultimately has the ultimate authority. In my 14 years of Navy experience, I've never seen or heard of anything like that. Murphy 's father Dan claims that Lieutenant Murphy would never have considered executing unarmed civilians, let alone putting such a grave decision up for a vote in reference to the purported vote of execution of unarmed locals. Military protocol, United States and international military doctrine, and rules of engagement strictly forbid harming unarmed non-combatant civilians, with one of the specific rules of engagement in effect at the time stating, "Civilians are not targets! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For the series of U. War in Afghanistan —present. Timeline Battles and operations. Helmand Province campaign. Kandahar Province. Eastern Afghanistan. Kabul Province. Kunduz Province. CNN News. July 4, Retrieved Michael P. Murphy USN". United States Navy. October Archived from the original on June 18, Army Times. NOTE: Many of the details regarding the Afghans who aided Luttrell were reported incorrectly in the American press during the days after the events occurred. Darack lists these on p. July 7, San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 4 February Families of American Military, Inc. June 30, Archived from the original on December 16, But it is also, more than anything, the story of his teammates, who fought ferociously beside him until he was the last one left-blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and still breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe, who risked everything to protect him from the encircling Taliban killers. A six-foot-five-inch Texan, Leading Petty Officer Luttrell takes us, blow by blow, through the brutal training of America's warrior elite and the relentless rites of passage required by the Navy SEALs. He transports us to a monstrous battle fought in the desolate peaks of Afghanistan, where the beleaguered American team plummeted headlong a thousand feet down a mountain as they fought back through flying shale and rocks. In fact, I had it on the counter and when Tyler came home and he thanked me for picking him out a great book from the library. He couldn't believe we were re This was our book club pick for this month. He couldn't believe we were reading it for book club. He even proudly been told the guys at work what book his wife was reading. They were impressed too. I thought this would be a "guys book" but it isn't. It is a book for every American This book took hold of me and still hasn't let go. I was unable to put it down. It was heart-breaking, inspiring and unfailingly patriotic. I am so glad that I read this book and got a glimpse of the kind of people who have answered our country's call and who fight for freedom. A must-read for every American. May the heroic acts of the men of Operation Redwing never be forgotten. View all 6 comments. Apr 10, Abby rated it it was amazing. I mean seriously, there is ZERO kissing in this book. But surprisingly, I was amazingly addicted to this book. That is the way I judge a book as good. If it makes me want to be part of the action, it's good. You could tell he wasn't a professional writer as you read through the book, as the writing wasn't all smooth and flowy-esque. That made me almost like it more. It was obvious that he was telling the story himself, and not that some flowery author had taken a heroic story and changed it to best fit the stereotype of a best selling novel. Nope, it was written just like a military hero awesome guy would write it. Rather than being a great book because of how well it was written, it is an amazing book because of the story it tells. I hope someday to be as brave and cool in my whole body as Marcus Luttrell is in his little baby pinkie. View 2 comments. Mar 19, Brian rated it it was amazing. I have wanted to read this book since before I left for Afghanistan. Partly because of that as well as my own personal reasons in the military and in the Navy. Marcus Luttrell is a shipmate as were his brothers with him on Operation Redwing. All of the military and civili I have wanted to read this book since before I left for Afghanistan. All of the military and civilian supports waited non-stop, 24 hours a day, waiting for some word of the safety. When we also learned that a team of Special Forces had gone to rescue them but were also all killed when their helicopter was blown up by an RPG we were sickened by the great loss of so many of our elite forces. After it was all over and it was discovered that PO Luttrell was the only survivor the Post also ran a week long story detailing as much of the events as they could piece together. It was an amazing story I followed. How four SEALS were able to fend off and kill half a Taliban force estimated as over strong, was the stuff of legend! I could only imagine any of this when I was a kid and thinking that the SEALs were the baddest bad-asses of them all. I was in dress uniform ironically I was suppose to be in Afghanistan then, but hernia surgery kept me from going. Anyone who has a chance to visit his memorial at Berry Park in Littleton, should do so. The statue of him kneeling with his rifle--close to what he probably looked like the day he died--is a testiment of courage in the face of overwhelming adversity. It is the statue of a hero and will move the strongest person to tears. This book is that story. But it is also the story of being a SEAL and everything that entails. It almost reminds me of the movie "Full Metal Jacket. When I say he details it, he really does. Better than anything I have ever read or watched about the subject thus far. His personal struggles and those of his teammates--those who quit and those who succeeded. Really amazing and worth rereading that portion alone. But then you swing back into the real meat of the story and that is the mission in the Hindu-Kush mountains in Afghanistan pursuing the Taliban leaders and the Al- Qaida. The ferocity of the battle is straight out of "Black Hawk Down" my favorite book on modern warfare and during those chapters you will not be able to put the book down. There is no fictional author anywhere I have read that has brought that kind of personal feeling of combat to their narratives. Fictional writers can only imagine it and mostly they do not do it justice as Petty Officer Luttrell did. But the book is also a survival story as the author is the only one to survive the battle and keep himself alive. I do not want to go into detail of how this was possible because it is something each reader should personally and intimately involve themselves with. One other thing that I was glad Petty Officer Luttrell did, was he attempted to tell the harrowing battle that his own family back in Texas was going through while waiting for news on his fate. Even though we, the readers, know the outcome because he is writing the book, right? I would wait in line for my food and look at the wall to my right with their pictures. Everyday I saw them and though I never knew them, their heroism in-duty inspired every service member that walked past them. I am glad this story could be written by the lone survivor of that battle. I would also hope that everyone--whether for or against the war--can read this and understand what it is our military must face. They fight battles for us and do those things only the smallest fraction of the population could or would do. It is dirty and it is unspeakable sometimes. But it is what HAS to be done to win. If we ask them to go forward and do this job, then we should be able to give them every advantage to complete that job and not handcuff them in the media. They should not have to fight a personal battle inside of their conscience for doing a job that could save their lives. In other words their lives should not be at risk everytime they do a mission like this because they fear Geneva Convention rules or a court martial or being thrown in prison when they came home, just because they did what they needed to do in order to save the life of their team and perform their mission. Bottom line: if we continue to go to war, then the American public and the politicians need to give the military the means to win. The terrorists will not play by those rules. We shoudl not target civilians but we need to understand and accept they there will be civilian deaths. If we cannot then we shouldn't ever go to war. War is not clean. It is not surgical. It's bloody and terrible. It's suppose to be. Innocents will die. But that is the cost if war is unavoidable. We just need to know it will happen and hope we can end the war quicker. The more the U. And the less likely we will come away victorious. View all 4 comments. I always thought those movies where the heroes get shot five times and fall off a cliff, but just keep getting up shooting were so unrealistic The second half of this book was impossible to put down - I was so caught up in the description of Operation Redwing. It was truly amazing and I will never think about our military in the same way again, even though I've always had a high opinion of the men and women fighting for our country. There was some slower reading in the first half, although it was still totally fascinating. I think everyone should read this book. I want my kids to read it View all 9 comments. Apr 09, Kelly rated it it was amazing Shelves: all-time-favorites , military-history. I already reviewed this on Amazon It's more likely the writer's politics that bother them, so they assume the stance of literature snobs. Imagine sitting down with a beer, a crackling fireplace and a friend who has a very fascinating story to tell. H I already reviewed this on Amazon He starts recounting his tale, backtracking as he needs to fill in the holes, and before you know it, hours and hours have gone by and you are spellbound. Luttrell wrote things the way he would think and say them, sometimes it's even humorous, but more often than not, it is harrowing. Luttrell did NOT write things the way a stoned poet would. We do not think in similes and metaphors and neither does he. Luttrell let his wit and personality shine through. By the end of this book, you will feel as if you personally know him. In the first part of the book, Luttrell rants a little against the liberal media. At this point, some people closed the book and missed out on one hell of a great story. When you read further and "open your mind" isn't that a favorite phrase of liberals? I can't understand how someone can read the book all the way through and then not see WHY he feels the way he does. Did they not read the heart- wrenching scenes where he watched his friends die? Did they not read about the numerous hells he faced? If any of us were in his situation and suffered the after-effects, we would also be centered on that ONE decision that could have changed everything. Luttrell is entitled to his opinions and he's more than earned the right to speak them. Too often we hear the opinions of those who have never been the very places they have such heated opinions about. Yet, when someone who has speaks honestly Honestly, who is more qualified to give their opinion? Marcus Luttrell? Or some group of rich idiots with guitars that somehow think this gives them political omniscience? Okay guys, it's bad when this reviewer is a mother and seems to have no problem with "testosterone" in this book. Would it be better if Luttrell had added some scenes where he and the Taliban throw down their weapons and perform a ballet number in an opium field? I don't think some of these reviewers have personally known military or they are military so say a few reviewers and are just jealous because Luttrell's experiences are not typical. Most military personnel are not put in the position to be called heroes by their brethren. One thing most service members share is pride. Because pride is what gives you a purpose for living when things get tough. Pride of service and loyalty is not arrogance. It's a survival tactic that forms the bonds of military brotherhood. If some had no pride in their liberal views, some wouldn't be writing bad reviews on an otherwise great book. Everyone possesses it and the man who says he doesn't is lying. Do you think Marcus Luttrell wakes up every day, looks in the mirror, and tells himself how awesome he is? I highly doubt it. Anyone who knows someone who has had to endure a fraction of what these men have to endure can tell you that. I've watched the despair of someone close to me because his friend died in Iraq and he's still living. Luttrell is proud of them. Does that make him arrogant? His pride helps keep him sane after all that's happened This book is not a dry, journalistic military recounting of events. It's full of heart and vigor. It's a military memoir whose heart lives on after the last page. The writing is raw and the overwhelming popularity of this book is because the events that transpire are told so realistically you will feel like they are happening to you. At times it's painful to read, at times you will laugh out loud, at times you will get angry, and you will cry no matter how tough you think you are, but when it's all said and done, you will feel like you just lived through these events alongside Luttrell. One of the last great American novels for true patriots. Jul 24, Alex rated it did not like it. Books like this scare me. Besides its blatant agenda, liberal media this, how the liberals hate the troop etc it's also terribly written. As a veteran military officer, It frightens me that our young service member read this crap as opposed to novels which really bring to life the true horrors of war. War is a necessary evil at times, but the decision to go to war should never be glamorized or taken lightly. This mindless drab offers nothing in the way of an empirical study of war. Early in 19 Books like this scare me. Early in , right around the time U. View all 12 comments. Dec 31, Jerry Smith rated it did not like it Shelves: war , read , regret-reading. I read some great reviews of this book and I, like others who have reviewed this book in a less than glowing light, should add that I have nothing but admiration and respect for every soldier who puts his life on the line for Country, comrades and frankly for me. This story is inspirational and the survival of Luttrell is testament to his toughness. So this review is not personal, is not meant to decry anything that he or his fellow SEALs stand for or did in this theatre of operation or generally I read some great reviews of this book and I, like others who have reviewed this book in a less than glowing light, should add that I have nothing but admiration and respect for every soldier who puts his life on the line for Country, comrades and frankly for me. So this review is not personal, is not meant to decry anything that he or his fellow SEALs stand for or did in this theatre of operation or generally. This is a dreadful book. Poorly written, repetitive and the writing unimaginative. It is not without interest and this story needs to be told but not like this. It strikes me as a political tome - Luttrell seems to want to blame some vague force he calls the "liberal media" for what, as far as I can tell, he thinks is wrong with pretty much anything. It can be argued that, as a soldier, we should expect him to be arrogant, brash, full of confidence etc. The narrative repeats itself constantly descriptions of his fellow SEALs are shallow and ingratiating and ultimately the battle scenes really do stretch credibility when I think that they would have been far more compelling toned down. It seems hard to believe that s of Taliban were involved and that his fellow soldiers could be shot in the head, shot in the neck, shot through the stomach and still carry on fighting as before. I should say that I don't know that for a fact - maybe it's possible, but the problem is that Luttrell has been so opinionated and forthright in his obvious deep contempt and loathing for "liberals" that it diminishes his message. Sorry - I wanted to like this book as much as I really liked and was moved by Krakauer's account of Pat Tillman. Luttrell is a great soldier and an awful author and the latter in no way detracts from the former. View all 31 comments. This is not the type of book I usually read. But it was a gift, and I am happy I read it. Like many stories of military operations gone awry, it was a difficult read at times. And I think Luttrell is at his best when discussing the training he underwent and his experience in Afghanistan. The people he meets in the small village are amazing; I loved that part. What I didn't like so much were Luttrell's fairly frequent digressions. These digressions were mainly about two things, the Rules of Engagem This is not the type of book I usually read. These digressions were mainly about two things, the Rules of Engagement and what he calls "the liberal media. And unfortunately they always came across as rants with very little convincing evidence or evidence of any kind related to his argument. I wish he would have written one clearly argued essay as an epilogue to his story. That would have allowed his story to stand on its own and also allowed him to draw from that story in his final argument. The other thing I did not like so much about the book was the lack of personal growth I saw in Luttrell. He went through numerous crazy training exercises and then had a horrendous experience in the mountains of Afghanistan, but he never reflects on the decisions that led up to those moments. And there are many places where he could have reflected on this. Unfortunately, I believe Luttrell falls prey to a symptom that many military personnel experience, gameness. He even referenced this in the final chapter of the book, though again, he did not reflect on it. This gameness, or willingness and extreme desire to please higher-ups, is often a detrimental and debilitating personality trait. I wish Luttrell and others would be able to see this after their difficult experiences. If others can learn from these experiences, then many lives can be saved. Aug 24, Chris rated it liked it. An interesting book dealing with the training of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, his deployment in Afghanistan, his ordeal as the lone survivor of a combat mission, and how he is taken in by an Afghani village that stands up to the Taliban. The fight scene is riveting and agonizing, and the scenes where his Texas community rallies around his family pulls at your heart. The book is marred by numerous sprinklings of gratuitous references to the liberal media and how the liberals hate the army and are h An interesting book dealing with the training of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, his deployment in Afghanistan, his ordeal as the lone survivor of a combat mission, and how he is taken in by an Afghani village that stands up to the Taliban. The book is marred by numerous sprinklings of gratuitous references to the liberal media and how the liberals hate the army and are hurting the war effort and thereby America that don't add anything to what is a captivating account. I wonder if they were put in there to help sell the book among conservatives. His proclamations that the war in Afghanistan could be easily won if we just unleashed more American power is belied by the the actual story he tells of how the Taliban could not survive if they did not have the help of the Pashtun natives of the region. Apparently he thinks that the more terrorist you kill the closer you are to ending the war, ignoring his own observation of the people in the village who aided him, some of whom were hostile to him. He seems totally indifferent to what could cause some villagers to assist an American and others to fight them, and that possibly therein lies an answer to help ending the war. Body counts were real successful in Vietnam. He dismisses Abu Graib with a single sentence. I'm glad he's a soldier, but I'm glad he's not a commander. He's the type who might win every battle but lose the war. It's obvious he hasn't read or if he has read, doesn't believe in any of the theories about counterinsurgency. He also talks about being loyal to the Commander in Chief, but he never mentions defending the Constitution. If you don't let the intermittent propoganda outbursts interfere with your reading, you can learn a lot from this book. Oct 31, Janet rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: All Americans. This is one of those powerful life-changing books that will speak to generations of Americans forever. I simply cannot find the words unusual for me. I had friends lining up to borrow this book but until now, could not put it down, could not let it go. At last I felt ready to walk away from the friendships forged and battles fought withi This is one of those powerful life-changing books that will speak to generations of Americans forever. At last I felt ready to walk away from the friendships forged and battles fought within the pages, walk away never to forget. Read it and know. Knowledge is power. Yet there is no greater power than love. View all 3 comments. Oct 11, Brittany rated it did not like it. This book makes me want to punch myself in the face. As a former Army medic and the spouse of an Army Ranger who was actually on the mission that saved this "Great American" who is the lone survivor because he was looking out for himself not his comrades. I barely made it past the introduction of him boasting about how Navy Seals are all but Godly beings. I have nothing against Navy Seals or any other service member who puts their lives on the line. They are my brothers and sisters. It simply si This book makes me want to punch myself in the face. It simply sickens me that this coward has made so much money off of Americans who don't know the real story Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell | Scholastic

By: Kevin Lacz , and others. In the best-selling tradition of American Sniper and Shooter , Irving shares the true story of his extraordinary career, including his deployment to Afghanistan in the summer of , when he set another record, this time for enemy kills on a single deployment. His teammates and chain of command labeled him "The Reaper," and his actions on the battlefield became the stuff of legend, culminating in an extraordinary face-off against an enemy sniper known simply as The Chechnian. By: Gary Brozek , and others. With a postscript describing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, The Warrior Elite takes you into the toughest, longest, and most relentless military training in the world. What makes talented, intelligent young men volunteer for physical punishment, cold water, and days without sleep? By: Dick Couch. They relish the opportunity to fight. In this hilarious and personal memoir, listeners ride shotgun alongside former Army Ranger and private military contractor and current social media phenomenon Mat Best, into the action and its aftermath, both abroad and at home. By: Mat Best , and others. Outnumbered 40 to one, they pursued the enemy army across the mountainous Afghanistan terrain and, after a series of intense battles, captured the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The bone-weary American soldiers were welcomed as liberators as they rode into the city. Then the action took a wholly unexpected turn. By: Doug Stanton. For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. By: David Goggins. By: Eric Blehm. An updated edition of the blockbuster best-selling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life. By: Jocko Willink , and others. In the fall of , Taliban insurgents ambushed a patrol of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors in a mountain village called Ganjigal. Firing from entrenched positions, the enemy was positioned to wipe out men who were pinned down and were repeatedly refused artillery support. Ordered to remain behind with the vehicles, 21 year-old Marine corporal Dakota Meyer disobeyed orders and attacked to rescue his comrades. By: Dakota Meyer , and others. By: Howard E. Wasdin , and others. For fans of the New York Times best sellers The Last Punisher and Lone Survivor , a heart-pounding military memoir from a former Army Ranger sniper and Special Operations weapon sergeant turned journalist about the incredible highs and devastating lows of his career. By: Jack Murphy. Way of the Reaper is a step-by-step accounting of how a sniper works, through the lens of Irving's 10 most significant kills - none of which have been told before. Each mission is an in-depth look at a new element of eliminating the enemy, from intel to luck, recon to weaponry. Told in a thrilling narrative, this is also a heart-pounding true story of some of the Reaper's boldest missions, including the longest shot of his military career on a human target of over half a mile. By: Nicholas Irving , and others. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to have a small army in a Taliban stronghold. His squadmates fought valiantly beside him until he was the only one left alive, blasted by an RPG into a place where his pursuers could not find him. Over the next four days, terribly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell crawled for miles through the mountains and was taken in by sympathetic villagers who risked their lives to keep him safe from surrounding Taliban warriors. A born and raised Texan, Marcus Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training, where he and his fellow SEALs discovered what it took to join the most elite of the American special forces, to a fight in the desolate hills of Afghanistan for which they never could have been prepared. His account of his squadmates' heroism and mutual support renders an experience for which two of his squadmates were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for combat heroism that is both heartrending and life-affirming. In this rich chronicle of courage and sacrifice, honor and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers a powerful narrative of modern war. The titles that fall under the designation of military audiobooks are more varied and diverse than you might think. From firsthand combat accounts to imaginative works of fiction, these listens cover a lot of ground on both domestic and international disputes, scientific and sociological analyses, male and female perspectives, lessons from victory and loss, and more. What they have in common, though, are themes of courage, loss, and determination. Any additional comments? Don't pay too much attention to the complaints about either the narrator or the author's conservative politics. The reader may bother some, but I listened to this book straight through over the course of several flights out west, and loved it -- the only time I took it out was literally at TSA. Seriously - the narration is fine, and the authors occasional politics asides are amusing and endearing even to a liberal like as me, Well worth the credit. Dick Couch's 'Warrior Elite' edges this one out as the best so far, and I mention it becuae there is a relation betwen the two books. Couch expertly documented in his book. The novel begins a bit slow, and the readers attempt at a 'texas good ole boy' accent is distracting, but once the story shifts to Operation Red Wing, the pace picks up. Navy SEALS are not just the toughest, best trained fighting division in the world, they are also an ultra rare breed of men. Their stories are simply amazing. What did you love best about Lone Survivor? I loved the way that Marcus' family was supported so completely by his community and his shipmates. And, of course, the missions themselves were hair raising listens! Who was your favorite character and why? Marcus - his story, his ethics, and his personal views on the media and politics came through loud and clear. I didn't agree with them all, but they were heartfelt and sincere. Which character — as performed by Kevin Collins — was your favorite? Marcus voice was well represented. Some reviewers have criticized Kevin Collins' "fake Texas accent". I am from Oklahoma and I thought he did a great job! You probably wouldn't want an authentic Texas accent; Boomhauer is from Texas but I wouldn't want him narrating this story, I tell ya hwat! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? If you must see the movie, read or listen to the book first. The endings are completely different. The book has a much more satisfying climax. Would you consider the audio edition of Lone Survivor to be better than the print version? Didn't read the print version. I can say that the narrator really gave it some personality. It wasn't always convincing but overall he added to my experience. What other book might you compare Lone Survivor to and why? American Sniper, obviously. Same state, same operating force, similar jobs and similar attitudes all though Kyle was MUCH more of a cowboy. Totally different situations and stories though. We do not think in similes and metaphors and neither does he. Luttrell let his wit and personality shine through. By the end of this book, you will feel as if you personally know him. In the first part of the book, Luttrell rants a little against the liberal media. At this point, some people closed the book and missed out on one hell of a great story. When you read further and "open your mind" isn't that a favorite phrase of liberals? I can't understand how someone can read the book all the way through and then not see WHY he feels the way he does. Did they not read the heart-wrenching scenes where he watched his friends die? Did they not read about the numerous hells he faced? If any of us were in his situation and suffered the after-effects, we would also be centered on that ONE decision that could have changed everything. Luttrell is entitled to his opinions and he's more than earned the right to speak them. Too often we hear the opinions of those who have never been the very places they have such heated opinions about. Yet, when someone who has speaks honestly Honestly, who is more qualified to give their opinion? Marcus Luttrell? Or some group of rich idiots with guitars that somehow think this gives them political omniscience? Okay guys, it's bad when this reviewer is a mother and seems to have no problem with "testosterone" in this book. Would it be better if Luttrell had added some scenes where he and the Taliban throw down their weapons and perform a ballet number in an opium field? I don't think some of these reviewers have personally known military or they are military so say a few reviewers and are just jealous because Luttrell's experiences are not typical. Most military personnel are not put in the position to be called heroes by their brethren. One thing most service members share is pride. Because pride is what gives you a purpose for living when things get tough. Pride of service and loyalty is not arrogance. It's a survival tactic that forms the bonds of military brotherhood. If some had no pride in their liberal views, some wouldn't be writing bad reviews on an otherwise great book. Everyone possesses it and the man who says he doesn't is lying. Do you think Marcus Luttrell wakes up every day, looks in the mirror, and tells himself how awesome he is? I highly doubt it. Anyone who knows someone who has had to endure a fraction of what these men have to endure can tell you that. I've watched the despair of someone close to me because his friend died in Iraq and he's still living. Luttrell is proud of them. Does that make him arrogant? His pride helps keep him sane after all that's happened This book is not a dry, journalistic military recounting of events. It's full of heart and vigor. It's a military memoir whose heart lives on after the last page. The writing is raw and the overwhelming popularity of this book is because the events that transpire are told so realistically you will feel like they are happening to you. At times it's painful to read, at times you will laugh out loud, at times you will get angry, and you will cry no matter how tough you think you are, but when it's all said and done, you will feel like you just lived through these events alongside Luttrell. One of the last great American novels for true patriots. Jul 24, Alex rated it did not like it. Books like this scare me. Besides its blatant agenda, liberal media this, how the liberals hate the troop etc it's also terribly written. As a veteran military officer, It frightens me that our young service member read this crap as opposed to novels which really bring to life the true horrors of war. War is a necessary evil at times, but the decision to go to war should never be glamorized or taken lightly. This mindless drab offers nothing in the way of an empirical study of war. Early in 19 Books like this scare me. Early in , right around the time U. View all 12 comments. Dec 31, Jerry Smith rated it did not like it Shelves: war , read , regret-reading. I read some great reviews of this book and I, like others who have reviewed this book in a less than glowing light, should add that I have nothing but admiration and respect for every soldier who puts his life on the line for Country, comrades and frankly for me. This story is inspirational and the survival of Luttrell is testament to his toughness. So this review is not personal, is not meant to decry anything that he or his fellow SEALs stand for or did in this theatre of operation or generally I read some great reviews of this book and I, like others who have reviewed this book in a less than glowing light, should add that I have nothing but admiration and respect for every soldier who puts his life on the line for Country, comrades and frankly for me. So this review is not personal, is not meant to decry anything that he or his fellow SEALs stand for or did in this theatre of operation or generally. This is a dreadful book. Poorly written, repetitive and the writing unimaginative. It is not without interest and this story needs to be told but not like this. It strikes me as a political tome - Luttrell seems to want to blame some vague force he calls the "liberal media" for what, as far as I can tell, he thinks is wrong with pretty much anything. It can be argued that, as a soldier, we should expect him to be arrogant, brash, full of confidence etc. The narrative repeats itself constantly descriptions of his fellow SEALs are shallow and ingratiating and ultimately the battle scenes really do stretch credibility when I think that they would have been far more compelling toned down. It seems hard to believe that s of Taliban were involved and that his fellow soldiers could be shot in the head, shot in the neck, shot through the stomach and still carry on fighting as before. I should say that I don't know that for a fact - maybe it's possible, but the problem is that Luttrell has been so opinionated and forthright in his obvious deep contempt and loathing for "liberals" that it diminishes his message. Sorry - I wanted to like this book as much as I really liked and was moved by Krakauer's account of Pat Tillman. Luttrell is a great soldier and an awful author and the latter in no way detracts from the former. View all 31 comments. This is not the type of book I usually read. But it was a gift, and I am happy I read it. Like many stories of military operations gone awry, it was a difficult read at times. And I think Luttrell is at his best when discussing the training he underwent and his experience in Afghanistan. The people he meets in the small village are amazing; I loved that part. What I didn't like so much were Luttrell's fairly frequent digressions. These digressions were mainly about two things, the Rules of Engagem This is not the type of book I usually read. These digressions were mainly about two things, the Rules of Engagement and what he calls "the liberal media. And unfortunately they always came across as rants with very little convincing evidence or evidence of any kind related to his argument. I wish he would have written one clearly argued essay as an epilogue to his story. That would have allowed his story to stand on its own and also allowed him to draw from that story in his final argument. The other thing I did not like so much about the book was the lack of personal growth I saw in Luttrell. He went through numerous crazy training exercises and then had a horrendous experience in the mountains of Afghanistan, but he never reflects on the decisions that led up to those moments. And there are many places where he could have reflected on this. Unfortunately, I believe Luttrell falls prey to a symptom that many military personnel experience, gameness. He even referenced this in the final chapter of the book, though again, he did not reflect on it. This gameness, or willingness and extreme desire to please higher-ups, is often a detrimental and debilitating personality trait. I wish Luttrell and others would be able to see this after their difficult experiences. If others can learn from these experiences, then many lives can be saved. Aug 24, Chris rated it liked it. An interesting book dealing with the training of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, his deployment in Afghanistan, his ordeal as the lone survivor of a combat mission, and how he is taken in by an Afghani village that stands up to the Taliban. The fight scene is riveting and agonizing, and the scenes where his Texas community rallies around his family pulls at your heart. The book is marred by numerous sprinklings of gratuitous references to the liberal media and how the liberals hate the army and are h An interesting book dealing with the training of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, his deployment in Afghanistan, his ordeal as the lone survivor of a combat mission, and how he is taken in by an Afghani village that stands up to the Taliban. The book is marred by numerous sprinklings of gratuitous references to the liberal media and how the liberals hate the army and are hurting the war effort and thereby America that don't add anything to what is a captivating account. I wonder if they were put in there to help sell the book among conservatives. His proclamations that the war in Afghanistan could be easily won if we just unleashed more American power is belied by the the actual story he tells of how the Taliban could not survive if they did not have the help of the Pashtun natives of the region. Apparently he thinks that the more terrorist you kill the closer you are to ending the war, ignoring his own observation of the people in the village who aided him, some of whom were hostile to him. He seems totally indifferent to what could cause some villagers to assist an American and others to fight them, and that possibly therein lies an answer to help ending the war. Body counts were real successful in Vietnam. He dismisses Abu Graib with a single sentence. I'm glad he's a soldier, but I'm glad he's not a commander. He's the type who might win every battle but lose the war. It's obvious he hasn't read or if he has read, doesn't believe in any of the theories about counterinsurgency. He also talks about being loyal to the Commander in Chief, but he never mentions defending the Constitution. If you don't let the intermittent propoganda outbursts interfere with your reading, you can learn a lot from this book. Oct 31, Janet rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: All Americans. This is one of those powerful life-changing books that will speak to generations of Americans forever. I simply cannot find the words unusual for me. I had friends lining up to borrow this book but until now, could not put it down, could not let it go. At last I felt ready to walk away from the friendships forged and battles fought withi This is one of those powerful life-changing books that will speak to generations of Americans forever. At last I felt ready to walk away from the friendships forged and battles fought within the pages, walk away never to forget. Read it and know. Knowledge is power. Yet there is no greater power than love. View all 3 comments. Oct 11, Brittany rated it did not like it. This book makes me want to punch myself in the face. As a former Army medic and the spouse of an Army Ranger who was actually on the mission that saved this "Great American" who is the lone survivor because he was looking out for himself not his comrades. I barely made it past the introduction of him boasting about how Navy Seals are all but Godly beings. I have nothing against Navy Seals or any other service member who puts their lives on the line. They are my brothers and sisters. It simply si This book makes me want to punch myself in the face. It simply sickens me that this coward has made so much money off of Americans who don't know the real story View all 5 comments. It's hard to say how I feel about this book. If I say that the author sounded like a puffed up meathead, then I sound un-patriotic. One part of the book truly bothered me, no, agitated me. He, at the turning point of his true story, said that they had only two choices: to kill the people who were going to report them to the Taliban, or let them go, but there was another choice. T It's hard to say how I feel about this book. They prided themselves so much on the fact that they could function on very little sleep, but they made a fatal choice here and it needlessly killed his friends because they couldn't think creatively due to lack of sleep and stress. He colored his friends with broad, patriotic brushstrokes, but didn't give nearly the credit due to the people who actually saved his life, the Afghani villagers. They protected him even to the point of risking their own lives because their culture and religion dictates it. They didn't have to do anything for him, but they followed their principals for a hostile foreigner. I seriously doubt that this Texan author would do the same for a legal Mexican. View all 7 comments. Mar 13, Jerome rated it it was ok. Marcus Luttrell is a believer. That's a Vietnam era term for a person who believes in the cause. They also believe that might makes right and my country right or wrong. In effect even though he says he is not political he is a right wing conservative militarist. Right off the bat he goes into a rant against "the liberal media" and continues berating the liberal media over mistakes the SEALs made themselves, praises George W. Bush and even has a good word to say for Don Rumsfeld. Apparently he ne Marcus Luttrell is a believer. Apparently he never stops to think that we back home, the tax payers that have to foot the bill for this stupid war, have the right to know what is going on within our military. To tell the truth I skipped over most of the first half because it was a drag reading about his early life in Texas, Yes, we know your from Texas you don't have to beat us over the head with it, and SEAL training. Get an editor. Never does he question the reason for his war against these Afghani people. He thinks; 'Mine is not to question why, mine is but to do and die. His friends died and he suffered because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time for the wrong reason. I did not buy this book it was lent to me by a friend. USMC veteran. Mar 17, Boymc rated it did not like it. Jingoistic, patronising, arrogant, self-serving, delusional. That'd sum this book up. Be best for foreign relations if this book had never left US shores His attitude towards the Afghanis is abhorrent. Quite shocking. I don't know if he thinks it makes him "cool" or "hard". But he manages to come off as an utter tool. I read military books like they're going out of fashion, and usually am able to relate. This man is a pig. He is utterly incapable of dealing with humans. I sincerely hope he gro Jingoistic, patronising, arrogant, self-serving, delusional. I sincerely hope he grows up, and learns something from his experiences. If not, then the American military has a lot to answer for continuing to arming these blundering idiots. He certainly adds "special" to "Special Forces". His moaning and whining about the various "problems" as he sees them becomes extremely irksome. Interspaced with his in-depth descriptions of his muscle size and density. His answers to these perceived problems are probably best not mentioned. Their child like simplicity is stunning. And yet, he seems quite serious in putting them forward? Lone survivor? The words to describe my feelings towards this book are very hard to express. Though, other than my grandfathers who both served in WWII, I have no immediate family members who are in the military, but I was raised to love my country and respect and honor those who protect it. I've always held these values very close to my heart. With that part said my pride and respect for Marcus Luttrell and his fellow SEALs can never be expressed with mere words. Lone Survivor is not my normal reading genre. In fact other than the common reading of things like The Diary of Anne Frank as a kid and maybe Confessions by Madonna, I've had had little to no interest in any kind of biography or Non-fiction books, ever. My friend gave me Lone Survivor, and because she had suffered through reading the fluffy romance books I've given her in the past I gave it a shot. It smacked me in the face, hard. Like a lot, and I hesitate to say most Americans, I live in my own little world. And I expect to be able to form my own opinions on those things. I don't fight for these rights, they are mine by birth and nationality. I go to work, I pay taxes, I deserve these things. But with all my naivety, way deep down in there somewhere, I know there is or was a soldier somewhere on a line, with a gun and fear in his heart who gave his life so I could live in my blissful ignorance. All this book did was smack me upside the head and say "remember! There are brave men and women who defend your sacred rights that you take advantage of every day! They aren't even like other military men. They are a special force of individuals who train through torturous conditions, put their lives on the line every day just so I can do something as simple as drive to work in a gas guzzling SUV and complain that my taxes are too high. The events that were described in Lone Survivor were those which occurred to Marcus Luttrell from his teenage years through the horrific Redwing mission. He describes in detail the loss of his friends who were blown apart right in front of him, the help that he received in the most unlikely of places by a village located in the heart of his enemy's lair and the aftermath of this horrific event. It is a story of ultimate heroism and survival. What kind of person could survive not only physically but emotionally through the hell in which Marcus came through? These men are built tough, trained to be tougher and actually volunteer to go through an exercise labeled "Hell Week". They are warriors in the ultimate sense of the word, and we should be proud they are there to kick someone's ass when we need them to. It takes men like this to defend us. They have to be tough, sometimes they have to be ruthless, they have to be extraordinarily intelligent, but above all they have to be self confident. Marcus Luttrell conveyed all of these attributes in his book. What it takes to be a SEAL and the lengths our military warriors are willing to go to to keep us all safe. Marcus's book is out there for information. A way for him to inform his fellow Americans that there are still heros on the front lines protecting us and our way of life. Sometimes this takes a strong hand. And we can't always drift through life in a la la land filled with fluffy clouds, rainbows and worrying about the greenhouse effect. Sometimes it takes blood, sweat and tears to maintain our freedom. And just because it isn't your own blood, or the blood of your loved one that is spilling, doesn't mean it isn't happening and we don't have to fight hard for it. I thank him for telling his and his fellow soldiers story of ultimate sacrifice and heroism. I am grateful to them all for the little world I live in that they fight for me to maintain. May 29, Katie rated it it was ok Shelves: kindle-books. We must be related somehow, which was honestly the primary reason I wanted to read this. I wondered who he was, how he thought, and how his experiences have shaped his life. Now I know. And that is as much as I will ever want to know about him. Roughly pages are dedicated to Operation Redwing, the death of his friends, and how the liberals were responsible. There is one, teeny, tiny moment when we can see that he feels responsible for the deaths of his friends this is when he decides to let some local goatherds go free instead of killing them. He believes that the goatherds communicated their position to the Taliban, resulting in the tragedy that followed. Five days later, the lone survivor,Petty Officer Marcus Luttrell emerged battered,bruised and broken after being sheltered by village locals. This is his story. I was drawn in immediately as the author gave his personal background and that of his teammates. Reviews of the book have been mostly positive. Conservative commentators Glenn Beck and Michelle Malkin have spoken their support. Luttrell lost his comrades, the book is spiked with unabashed braggadocio and patriotism, as well as several polemical passages lashing out at the 'liberal media' for its role in sustaining military rules of engagement that prevent soldiers from killing unarmed civilians who may also be scouts or informers for terrorists. There has been some debate about the exact number of Taliban forces involved in the engagement. In Luttrell's own official after-action report filed with his superiors after his rescue, he estimated the size of the Taliban force to be around 20— Initial intel estimates were approximately 10— Murphy, the Navy cited 30—40 enemies. The military intelligence estimate cited by Darack is based on research sourced from intelligence reports, including aerial and eye-witness studies of the battlefield after the fact, some from the men sent in to rescue Luttrell, and HUMINT from Afghan intelligence. Major studios including Warner Bros. He replied, "We will start shooting this September []. It will star Mark Wahlberg who I spoke to a couple of times by phone. I want to make sure that the movie is true to the book. Most people get their information from movies and TV and don't read, so I want to make sure this movie is as realistic as possible. It was directed by Peter Berg. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lone Survivor Quotes by Marcus Luttrell

An updated edition of the blockbuster best-selling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life. By: Jocko Willink , and others. In the fall of , Taliban insurgents ambushed a patrol of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors in a mountain village called Ganjigal. Firing from entrenched positions, the enemy was positioned to wipe out men who were pinned down and were repeatedly refused artillery support. Ordered to remain behind with the vehicles, 21 year-old Marine corporal Dakota Meyer disobeyed orders and attacked to rescue his comrades. By: Dakota Meyer , and others. By: Howard E. Wasdin , and others. For fans of the New York Times best sellers The Last Punisher and Lone Survivor , a heart-pounding military memoir from a former Army Ranger sniper and Special Operations weapon sergeant turned journalist about the incredible highs and devastating lows of his career. By: Jack Murphy. Way of the Reaper is a step-by-step accounting of how a sniper works, through the lens of Irving's 10 most significant kills - none of which have been told before. Each mission is an in-depth look at a new element of eliminating the enemy, from intel to luck, recon to weaponry. Told in a thrilling narrative, this is also a heart-pounding true story of some of the Reaper's boldest missions, including the longest shot of his military career on a human target of over half a mile. By: Nicholas Irving , and others. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to have a small army in a Taliban stronghold. His squadmates fought valiantly beside him until he was the only one left alive, blasted by an RPG into a place where his pursuers could not find him. Over the next four days, terribly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell crawled for miles through the mountains and was taken in by sympathetic villagers who risked their lives to keep him safe from surrounding Taliban warriors. A born and raised Texan, Marcus Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training, where he and his fellow SEALs discovered what it took to join the most elite of the American special forces, to a fight in the desolate hills of Afghanistan for which they never could have been prepared. His account of his squadmates' heroism and mutual support renders an experience for which two of his squadmates were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for combat heroism that is both heartrending and life-affirming. In this rich chronicle of courage and sacrifice, honor and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers a powerful narrative of modern war. The titles that fall under the designation of military audiobooks are more varied and diverse than you might think. From firsthand combat accounts to imaginative works of fiction, these listens cover a lot of ground on both domestic and international disputes, scientific and sociological analyses, male and female perspectives, lessons from victory and loss, and more. What they have in common, though, are themes of courage, loss, and determination. Any additional comments? Don't pay too much attention to the complaints about either the narrator or the author's conservative politics. The reader may bother some, but I listened to this book straight through over the course of several flights out west, and loved it -- the only time I took it out was literally at TSA. Seriously - the narration is fine, and the authors occasional politics asides are amusing and endearing even to a liberal like as me, Well worth the credit. Dick Couch's 'Warrior Elite' edges this one out as the best so far, and I mention it becuae there is a relation betwen the two books. Couch expertly documented in his book. The novel begins a bit slow, and the readers attempt at a 'texas good ole boy' accent is distracting, but once the story shifts to Operation Red Wing, the pace picks up. Navy SEALS are not just the toughest, best trained fighting division in the world, they are also an ultra rare breed of men. Their stories are simply amazing. What did you love best about Lone Survivor? I loved the way that Marcus' family was supported so completely by his community and his shipmates. And, of course, the missions themselves were hair raising listens! Who was your favorite character and why? Marcus - his story, his ethics, and his personal views on the media and politics came through loud and clear. I didn't agree with them all, but they were heartfelt and sincere. Which character — as performed by Kevin Collins — was your favorite? Marcus voice was well represented. Some reviewers have criticized Kevin Collins' "fake Texas accent". I am from Oklahoma and I thought he did a great job! You probably wouldn't want an authentic Texas accent; Boomhauer is from Texas but I wouldn't want him narrating this story, I tell ya hwat! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? If you must see the movie, read or listen to the book first. The endings are completely different. The book has a much more satisfying climax. Would you consider the audio edition of Lone Survivor to be better than the print version? Didn't read the print version. I can say that the narrator really gave it some personality. It wasn't always convincing but overall he added to my experience. What other book might you compare Lone Survivor to and why? American Sniper, obviously. Same state, same operating force, similar jobs and similar attitudes all though Kyle was MUCH more of a cowboy. Totally different situations and stories though. How does this one compare? No i have not. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Alot of it dragged for me. While it was needed and important, all the mourning was dull for me. I've never lost anyone close to me, i've never been in the military nor has anyone close to me. I respect it and i totally get it but there was nothing for me to tether to because I've never been there. I really appreciate him humanizing the villagers. He obviously had every reason to, but it just makes it feel more real when a book that includes war isn't black and white. It's so elementary to hate and kill plain and simple. It's like a game. Red vs Blue. He did a good job, for the most part, of exploring the grey areas. It was good that patriotism and hatred didnt take the place of his conscious. Also i would like to note that the book was VERY inspiring. It really teaches perseverance. I can see why the tiny-brained folk would love this: It's a cartoon. I'm two hours into this and it's still just rants and boasting. I'm done. Save yourself some time and money and try one of the many excellent war accounts out there. First, I think the narrator does an incredible job. I don't think it is important that his "fake Texas accent" isn't perfect, but he is clearly a professional and inserts great emotion into the story telling. Sometimes a bit over the top, but that's OK, he's an actor and that's his job. He does a fair job trying to mimic other American dialects based on the characters speaking, too. The story itself is also remarkable. I won't spoil it, but what Marcus went through and how he describes it is a work of art. What I disliked most was the author's incoherent and regular bashing of his political enemies. He sounds less like a professional warfighter and more like a partisan spokesmouth when he does. I'm perfectly fine with an occasional jab that highlights how Government policies made his job harder. A bit of name calling is OK too, as I understand how passionate Marcus is about these things. I get all that. However, I'm not interested in recurring minute rants about it. I don't want to take a break in the action of a gunfight to hear about the evils of American media, the rules of engagement, or other laws in which Marcus feels should not apply to him. This book could have been trimmed by at least an hour just removing the political rants. My advice: Unless you enjoy political talk shows and tabloid opinion pieces, fast forward through the rants and enjoy the rest of the book, because it's excellent. I too am a combat veteran who served in Afghanistan and I understand the hardship, though I've never suffered to this extent. Loved the book and movie. It's a great story. I got the audio version so I can listen to it again in the car. After about 15 minutes of listening to this 3rd year theater major who has clearly never been south of New Jersey do his best Texas accent, I was starting to think about swerving into oncoming traffic. I think instead of finishing the audio book, I'll give my 6 year old son a dollar to just read it to me. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, because it tells a great story of what happened during Operation Red Wings. However, there is a LOT of Navy recruiting going on during the book. I understand Marcus is proud, and rightfully so. But I can not help but wonder if during the editing by the Navy if it was recommended to amp up the bravado. How could the performance have been better? The fake Texas accent put on by Kevin Collins was horrible. There were times when he was talking about his fellow Seals screaming out that Collins cocked it up pretty good. The dramatic flare in points was less than desirable. I listened to the book in 2 days. Once you got past the Seals training, which was necessary to understand the relationships, the actual story of Operation Red Wings was captivating. On a personal note. The first to r… More. Murphy, USN. Now this thirty-… More. Shelve Rogue Warrior Rogue Warrior, 1. With a postscript describing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, The Warrior Elite takes you into the toughest, longest, and most relentless military training in the world. What does it take to become a Navy … More. I suoi compag… More. Shelve American sniper. Flags of Our Fathers by James D. 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However, Shah could not risk a fight at that stage because he was outnumbered and other relatives and villagers would come to Gulab's aid. Luttrell was subsequently moved to different places until forces could arrive to extract him. Luttrell wrote a note and asked that it be taken to the American base at Asadabad. Because Gulab had previously met the Marine commander based at Nangalam, he asked an older man, from another part of the village of Salar Ban, to make the trek with the note to that base instead. When Shina reached the base in Nangalam in the middle of the night, he met with the commander and related the story about a wounded American soldier in their village. He then gave him the note Luttrell had written. In the weeks following Marcus Luttrell's rescue, Gulab and his family received threats from the Taliban, and they were relocated to Asadabad. Ahmad Shah and his group recovered a large amount of weapons, ammunition, and other materials, including three SOPMOD M4 Carbines fitted with M 40mm grenade launchers , a ruggedized laptop with an intact hard drive containing maps of embassies in Kabul , night vision equipment , and a sniper spotting scope, among other items from the Navy SEAL reconnaissance and surveillance team, items which they could then use against American, Coalition, and Government of Afghanistan entities. Shah had with him two videographers during the ambush, and As-Sahab Media released a video of the ambush and the items recovered from the SEALs. A large amount of resources were devoted to the search, rescue, and recovery operations of Red Wings II. As a result, Ahmad Shah and his men left the region and regrouped in Pakistan. These "presence operations" achieved the goal of disrupting anti-coalition militia activity, but at great cost, and upon the exfiltration of troops, Ahmad Shah and his reinforced cell were able to return to the area weeks later. Significant international media attention was focused on the ambush and the MH shootdown. The size of Shah's group increased as additional fighters joined his ranks. Ahmad Shah's group in Kunar Province was neutralized, and Shah was seriously wounded during Operation Whalers weeks later in August On September 14, , Dietz and Axelson were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for "undaunted courage" and heroism. Luttrell was also awarded the Navy Cross, in a ceremony at the White House. In , Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle. On June 28, , Luttrell and the family members of soldiers killed overseas were honored at a San Diego Padres game. The attendees were given a standing ovation by the more than 25, there to watch the game. It is one of the first sculptured memorials to those who served in the War in Afghanistan. There has been some conflict over the exact number of Taliban forces involved in the engagement. In Luttrell's own official after-action report filed with his superiors after his rescue, he estimated the size of the Taliban force to be around 20— Luttrell claims in his book that during the briefing his team was told around 80 to fighters were expected to be in the area. Murphy, the Navy cited 30—40 enemies. The military intelligence estimate cited by Darack is based on research sourced from intelligence reports, including aerial and eye-witness studies of the battlefield after the fact, including the men sent in to rescue Luttrell, as well as reports from Afghan intelligence. The claim in Luttrell's book that Lieutenant Murphy considered and put to the vote the possible execution of unarmed civilians who stumbled upon the SEAL team has been criticized and dismissed by many as fiction. In an article by Sean Naylor , Army Times senior correspondent, Navy Special Warfare Command spokesman Lieutenant Steve Ruh stated that with respect to making command decisions in the field, "Whether they're officer or enlisted, the senior guy ultimately has the ultimate authority. In my 14 years of Navy experience, I've never seen or heard of anything like that. Murphy 's father Dan claims that Lieutenant Murphy would never have considered executing unarmed civilians, let alone putting such a grave decision up for a vote in reference to the purported vote of execution of unarmed locals. Military protocol, United States and international military doctrine, and rules of engagement strictly forbid harming unarmed non-combatant civilians, with one of the specific rules of engagement in effect at the time stating, "Civilians are not targets! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For the series of U. War in Afghanistan —present. Timeline Battles and operations. Helmand Province campaign. Kandahar Province. Eastern Afghanistan. Kabul Province. Kunduz Province. CNN News. July 4, Retrieved Michael P. Murphy USN". United States Navy. October Archived from the original on June 18, Army Times. A team of six American security operators fought to repel the attackers and protect the Americans stationed there. Those men went beyond the call of duty, performing extraordinary acts of courage and heroism, to avert tragedy on a much larger scale. By: Mitchell Zuckoff , and others. Stirringly evocative, thought provoking, and often jaw dropping, The Operator ranges across SEAL Team Operator Robert O'Neill's awe-inspiring mission career that included his involvement in attempts to rescue "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell and abducted- by-Somali-pirates Captain Richard Phillips and culminated in those famous three shots that dispatched the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden. By: Robert O'Neill. So many had given their lives to save him-and he would have readily done the same for them. As he recuperated, he wondered why he and others, from America's founding to today, had been willing to sacrifice everything-including themselves-for the sake of family, nation, and freedom. By: Marcus Luttrell. Ninety-nine elite American soldiers are trapped in the middle of a hostile city. As night falls, they are surrounded by thousands of enemy gunmen. Their wounded are bleeding to death. Their ammunition and supplies are dwindling. This is the story of how they got there - and how they fought their way out. Special Forces and puts you in the middle of the most intense firelight American soldiers have fought since the Vietnam war. By: Mark Bowden. Naval Special Warfare Development Group - commonly known as SEAL Team Six - has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines. No Easy Day puts listeners alongside Owen and the other handpicked members of the man team as they train for the biggest mission of their lives. By: Mark Owen , and others. The Last Punisher is a bold, no-holds-barred first-person account of the Iraq War. These brave men were instrumental in securing the key locations in the pivotal Battle of Ramadi, told with stunning detail in this book. By: Kevin Lacz , and others. In the best-selling tradition of American Sniper and Shooter , Irving shares the true story of his extraordinary career, including his deployment to Afghanistan in the summer of , when he set another record, this time for enemy kills on a single deployment. His teammates and chain of command labeled him "The Reaper," and his actions on the battlefield became the stuff of legend, culminating in an extraordinary face-off against an enemy sniper known simply as The Chechnian. By: Gary Brozek , and others. With a postscript describing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, The Warrior Elite takes you into the toughest, longest, and most relentless military training in the world. What makes talented, intelligent young men volunteer for physical punishment, cold water, and days without sleep? By: Dick Couch. They relish the opportunity to fight. In this hilarious and personal memoir, listeners ride shotgun alongside former Army Ranger and private military contractor and current social media phenomenon Mat Best, into the action and its aftermath, both abroad and at home. By: Mat Best , and others. Outnumbered 40 to one, they pursued the enemy army across the mountainous Afghanistan terrain and, after a series of intense battles, captured the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The bone-weary American soldiers were welcomed as liberators as they rode into the city. Then the action took a wholly unexpected turn. By: Doug Stanton. For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. By: David Goggins. By: Eric Blehm. An updated edition of the blockbuster best-selling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life. By: Jocko Willink , and others. In the fall of , Taliban insurgents ambushed a patrol of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors in a mountain village called Ganjigal. Firing from entrenched positions, the enemy was positioned to wipe out men who were pinned down and were repeatedly refused artillery support. Ordered to remain behind with the vehicles, 21 year-old Marine corporal Dakota Meyer disobeyed orders and attacked to rescue his comrades. By: Dakota Meyer , and others. By: Howard E. Wasdin , and others. For fans of the New York Times best sellers The Last Punisher and Lone Survivor , a heart-pounding military memoir from a former Army Ranger sniper and Special Operations weapon sergeant turned journalist about the incredible highs and devastating lows of his career. By: Jack Murphy. Way of the Reaper is a step-by-step accounting of how a sniper works, through the lens of Irving's 10 most significant kills - none of which have been told before. Each mission is an in-depth look at a new element of eliminating the enemy, from intel to luck, recon to weaponry. Told in a thrilling narrative, this is also a heart-pounding true story of some of the Reaper's boldest missions, including the longest shot of his military career on a human target of over half a mile. By: Nicholas Irving , and others. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to have a small army in a Taliban stronghold. His squadmates fought valiantly beside him until he was the only one left alive, blasted by an RPG into a place where his pursuers could not find him. Over the next four days, terribly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell crawled for miles through the mountains and was taken in by sympathetic villagers who risked their lives to keep him safe from surrounding Taliban warriors. A born and raised Texan, Marcus Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training, where he and his fellow SEALs discovered what it took to join the most elite of the American special forces, to a fight in the desolate hills of Afghanistan for which they never could have been prepared. His account of his squadmates' heroism and mutual support renders an experience for which two of his squadmates were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for combat heroism that is both heartrending and life-affirming. In this rich chronicle of courage and sacrifice, honor and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers a powerful narrative of modern war. The titles that fall under the designation of military audiobooks are more varied and diverse than you might think. From firsthand combat accounts to imaginative works of fiction, these listens cover a lot of ground on both domestic and international disputes, scientific and sociological analyses, male and female perspectives, lessons from victory and loss, and more. What they have in common, though, are themes of courage, loss, and determination. Any additional comments? Don't pay too much attention to the complaints about either the narrator or the author's conservative politics. The reader may bother some, but I listened to this book straight through over the course of several flights out west, and loved it -- the only time I took it out was literally at TSA. Seriously - the narration is fine, and the authors occasional politics asides are amusing and endearing even to a liberal like as me, Well worth the credit. Dick Couch's 'Warrior Elite' edges this one out as the best so far, and I mention it becuae there is a relation betwen the two books. Couch expertly documented in his book. The novel begins a bit slow, and the readers attempt at a 'texas good ole boy' accent is distracting, but once the story shifts to Operation Red Wing, the pace picks up. Navy SEALS are not just the toughest, best trained fighting division in the world, they are also an ultra rare breed of men. Their stories are simply amazing. What did you love best about Lone Survivor? I loved the way that Marcus' family was supported so completely by his community and his shipmates. And, of course, the missions themselves were hair raising listens!

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