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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Main Author: Meyer, Dakota, 1988-
Other Authors: West, Francis J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House, [2012]
Edition:1st ed.
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