Into the Fire
A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War
Book - 2012
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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Publisher:
New York : Random House, c2012.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780812993400
0812993403
0812993403
Characteristics:
239 p. :,col. ill., maps ;,25 cm.
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Add a CommentBy all accounts, Cpl. Dakota Meyer did everything right despite a deteriorating operational situation. His personal grief is that he could not get back to save the men of his fire team while he returned time and again into the kill zone, bringing out wounded Americans and Afghans. How that happened is a series of failures, the single greatest of which was the refusal of the forward operating base (FOB) to direct artillery and air support to their support and rescue. The FOB was limited by its rules of engagement. And the leadership refused to move above or beyond them.
Very good book! It's just sad it happens to be all true.
WOW!! I read this incredible book in one day and couldn't put it down. The United States is so lucky to have these special Servicemen volunteer for the infantry and the bravery and risks Dakota Meyer displayed to save his team and many many Afghani soldiers is amazing. Highly recommended.
Freedom isn't free!!
Recommended by Mike Frankovich 10-11-12