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	Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 by Marcus Luttrell
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Product Details Binding Paperback Dewey Decimal Number 958.1047 EAN 9780316067607 ISBN 0316067601 Manufacturer Back Bay Books Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 416 Publication Date May 01, 2008 Publisher Back Bay Books Availability Usually ships in 24 hours Product Description Four US Navy SEALS departed one clear night in early July, 2005 for the mountainous Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a reconnaissance mission. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to be very close to Bin Laden with a small army in a Taliban stronghold. Five days later, only one of those Navy SEALS made it out alive. This is the story of the only survivor of Operation Redwing, SEAL fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, and the extraordinary firefight that led to the largest loss of life in American Navy SEAL history. 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 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. If you're looking for a true story that showcases both American heroism and Afghani humanity, Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 (Little, Brown, $24.99), written with Patrick Robinson, may be the book for you. In June of 2005, Luttrell led a four-man team of Navy SEALs into the mountains of Afghanistan on a mission to kill a Taliban leader thought to be allied with Osama bin Laden. On foot, the team encountered two adult men and a teenage boy. A debate broke out as to whether the SEALs should summarily execute the trio to keep them from alerting the Taliban. Luttrell himself was called upon to make the decision. He was torn between considerations of morality and his survival instinct, and he points out that 'any government that thinks war is somehow fair and subject to rules like a baseball game probably should not get into one. Because nothing's fair in war, and occasionally the wrong people do get killed.' Luttrell opted to spare the Afghanis' lives. About an hour later, the Taliban launched an attack that claimed nearly a hundred of their own men but also the lives of all the SEALs except Luttrell, who was left wounded. Not long after that, the Taliban shot down an American rescue helicopter, killing all 16 men on board. Luttrell is sure that the three Afghanis he let go turned around and betrayed the SEALs. But if nothing is fair in war, neither is anything foreordained. Luttrell was found by other Afghanis, one of whom claimed to be his village's doctor. Once again, Luttrell had to rely on his instincts. 'There was something about him,' Luttrell writes. 'By now I'd seen a whole lot of Taliban warriors, and he looked nothing like any of them. There was no arrogance, no hatred in his eyes.' Luttrell trusted the man and his colleagues, who took him back to their village, where the law of hospitality -- 'strictly nonnegotiable' -- took hold. 'They were committed to defend me against the Taliban,' Luttrell writes, 'until there was no one left alive.' The law held, and Luttrell survived, returned home and received the Navy Cross for combat heroism from President Bush. Copyright 2007, The Washington Post. All Rights Reserved. This gripping, inspiring take-no-prisoners combat memoir of Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell, the lone survivor from his unit during Operation Redwing, a post-9/11 military operation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, grabs the listener from the opening lines and won't let go. Unabashedly patriotic and unapologetic, it is a testament to the power of duty and honor, commitment to country, and enduring bonds forged by teammates. Kevin Collins's galvanizing performance as Luttrell takes us from his youth on an East Texas horse ranch to Seal training in Coronado, to fighting the Taliban in remote, isolated villages. With a slight Texas accent, Collins exudes the confidence and strength of a young warrior going into battle, determined to protect and defend. With almost spitting anger, he conveys the dilemma of soldiers committed to honoring ³rules of engagement,² knowing the enemy does not follow those same rules. This masterful production transcends political persuasion. M.H.N. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Four US Navy SEALS departed one clear night in early July, 2005 for the mountainous Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a reconnaissance mission. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to be very close to Bin Laden with a small army in a Taliban stronghold. Five days later, only one of those Navy SEALS made it out alive. This is the story of the only survivor of Operation Redwing, SEAL fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, and the extraordinary firefight that led to the largest loss of life in American Navy SEAL history. 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 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. Petty Officer Marcus Luttrell joined the United States Navy in March 1999, became a combat-trained Navy SEAL in January 2002, and has served in Afghanistan and Iraq. He lives in Texas. Patrick Robinson is known for his best-selling US Navy-based novels and his autobiography of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward, One Hundred Days, was an international bestseller. He lives in England and spends his summers in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he and Luttrell wrote Lone Survivor. Customers who bought this item also bought Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior Killer Elite: The Inside Story of America's Most Secret Special Operations Team House to House The Warrior Elite: The Forging of SEAL Class 228 My Men Are My Heroes: The Brad Kasal Story Customer Reviews for: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 Rating - With exceptional gratitude Marcus Luttrell is a true American hero, as well as each and every member of his team. I'm sure he hates the phrase and would say that he was only doing his job. This humble man and his teammates are the epitome of those fighting for our country. We owe our freedom to men like these. I read the book in less than 24 hours because once you start, you can't put it down. God bless these folks and our country. This is book of the year and the sad part is that you'll never read about it in our liberal media. Here's a heartfelt ... Read More Rating - Way too jingoistic A fellow reviewers comment "Not due to any thrilling narrative but due entirely to the extreme jingoism of the author" pretty much sums up this book for me. I'd heard about the publication of the book on NPR, was looking forward to reading it but gave up after about 80 pages mostly because of the authors endlessly jingoistic tone. I found it a total distraction to what is probably an excellent story. I just finished reading "Highway To Hell" by ex British SAS solder John Geddes and was struck by the difference in how these two authors ... Read More Rating - THIS BOOK IS GREAT! This is a great story about a SEAL team against huge odds. I'm horrified that anyone gave it less than a five star. I recommend this for anyone interested in the military stuff or just wants a great book to read. This book is great! Also try loaning it to friends if you think they will like it (trust me they will love it). Rating - MUST READ! I have to say this book is an absolute MUST READ! It is mind blowing what these men went through and the story that is told from it. I don't think any movie could ever do this book or story for that matter any justice. I would recommend this book to anyone, even war critics. It's a real eye opener what these men have gone through across seas. Rating - Never Say Die! Bought this book going on hols for a quick read, somewhat drawn by the No 1 New York Times Bestseller Tag. Little bit sceptical initially about further US special forces heroics and admittedly knowing very little about US Navy SEAL's. However the book does not disappoint - it keeps you hooked all the way. It's hard not to feel huge admiration for these guys at the end, their steely determination and willingness to pay the ultimate sacrifice for their comrades or their country. Thought the part in the middle where the team deliberated whether ... Read More see more reviews See all books by author Marcus Luttrell

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