Posted on Mar 21, 2015

What are the best books about operations since 9/11?

SPC Cedar Bristol

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I got out in 97, and I'm curious about how recent books like Stanley McChrystal's and others struck those who were there. Any particularly good ones? Bad ones?

Are any noteworthy books full of verifiable falsehoods?

How many books, or documentaries about the current conflict are total frauds?

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"War" by Sebastian Junger.. A pretty insightful look into the Korengal Valley.. I know everyone saw Lone Survivor, but the book really does stand out. However, reading it in RC East gave a little more connection to the story.

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I really wasn't sold on 'Lone Survivor'. But Sebastian Junger's "War" is a very good read.

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I read a couple while deployed.

'Black Hearts': One Platoon's Descent Into Madness In Iraq's Triangle of Death
by Jim Frederick

'They Fought For Each Other: The Triumph And Tragedy of The Hardest Hit Unit In Iraq
by Kelly Kennedy

Are they the best books on the subject? I don't know. But they are very good reads in my opinion.

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CPT Jacob Swartout

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I had to read Black Hearts in MCCC last year. Haven't read the other book yet.

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While at WLC one of my SGLs recommended we read Black Hearts. I took the advice, and recommend the book to anyone who will listen to me!

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CPT Aaron Kletzing

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My favorite thus far has been "Kaboom: Embracing the Suck in a Savage Little War" written by an OIF veteran named Matt Gallagher. Worth a read for sure!

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