Into the fire : a firsthand account of the most extraordinary battle in the Afghan War /
A Medal of Honor-awarded Marine sniper shares the controversy-marked story of his heroic contributions during a 2009 Taliban ambush during which he saved a company of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors, a victory that compelled him to disobey orders and assume command without reinforcements or arti...
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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New York :
Random House,
[2012]
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Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Summary: | A Medal of Honor-awarded Marine sniper shares the controversy-marked story of his heroic contributions during a 2009 Taliban ambush during which he saved a company of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors, a victory that compelled him to disobey orders and assume command without reinforcements or artillery support. |
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Physical Description: | 239 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 9780812993400 0812993403 9780679645443 (ebook) 0679645446 (ebook) |