Posted on Mar 21, 2015
What are the best books about operations since 9/11?
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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?
Are any noteworthy books full of verifiable falsehoods?
How many books, or documentaries about the current conflict are total frauds?
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Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Posted 11 y ago
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I enjoyed "Joker One." It's written by a Marine Platoon Commander about their experiences in Ramadi. That and "Blackhearts" are probably the only books I've read about the GWOT.
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"The Way of the Knife", by Mark Mazzetti is a good read about black ops during OIF/OEF.
"The Wrong War', by Bing West examines the strategy laid out by Washington, and the reality on the ground from the perspective of the troops who had to make the policy work.
"Victory Point", by Ed Darack is an account of Operation Red Wings and Operation Whalers. Read this after reading Lone Survivor, by Marcus Luttrell.
"Gentlemen Bastards", and "No Way Out" by Kevin Maurer, are good works on SF operations in Afghanistan.
"Afghan Journal" by Jeff Courter is a good work on ETT's in Afghanistan.
There are loads of books out now. Keep shopping.
"The Wrong War', by Bing West examines the strategy laid out by Washington, and the reality on the ground from the perspective of the troops who had to make the policy work.
"Victory Point", by Ed Darack is an account of Operation Red Wings and Operation Whalers. Read this after reading Lone Survivor, by Marcus Luttrell.
"Gentlemen Bastards", and "No Way Out" by Kevin Maurer, are good works on SF operations in Afghanistan.
"Afghan Journal" by Jeff Courter is a good work on ETT's in Afghanistan.
There are loads of books out now. Keep shopping.
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