Stryker: The Siege of Sadr City
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0985339802 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 446 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Reardon (Senior Military Historian at the U.S. Mark J. Sgt. Ludwig is such a natural, engaging writer that even in the most difficult parts I kept reading." - Desa Philadelphia (former Political Correspondent for Time Magazine). It will have a prominent place on my OIF reference shelf." - Ltc. Konrad Ludwig doesn't just document his own experiences but takes the time to interview his fellow soldiers in order to tell the full story Sgt. "Bing" West (former Assistant Secretary of Defense and award winning military nonfiction author)"I have been studying the Battle of Sadr City a
For nearly three months, American and Iraqi troops fought for control over the most dangerous urban district of Baghdad, against the ruthless insurgent militia of the Jaish al-Mahdi - a struggle that would change the face of the entire war.Sgt Ludwig's gripping narrative offers and unfiltered view of the Final Battle of Sadr City, as seen through his eyes from behind the wrath of a machine gun. In the spring of 2008, Coalition troops responded in-force to what quickly became one of the largest, bloodiest and most influential battles of the Iraq War. Up against the full might of the Jaish al-Mahdi, they embark on a one-way mission deep behind enemy lines, to capture a well-guarded militia stronghold and defend their ground "for as long as it takes."This is the story of what really happened in the late years of Operation Iraqi Freedom.The story our media neglected to t
"The Idiots in Charge of Our Military" according to arenThe Idiots in Charge of Our Military aren437 Extraordinary in portraying the unbelivably horrid conditions our frontline solders must withstand to survive; much less to prevail despite the idiocy of the politico's and and incompetent military seniors angling for promotion. It was similar to the intermittant political interference and disruption of progress imposed on the fighting forces in Vietnam with the exception of requiring a lawyer to adjudicate and approve nearly every shot! Well at least we'll be able to make our adversaries laugh. The Idiots in Charge of Our Military Extraordinary in portraying the unbelivably horrid conditions our frontline solders must withstand to survive; much less to prevail despite the idiocy of the politico's and and incompetent military seniors angling for promotion. It was similar to the intermittant political interference and disruption of progress imposed on the fighting forces in Vietnam with the exception of requiring a lawyer to adjudicate and approve nearly every shot! Well at least we'll be able to make our adversaries laugh. 7. Extraordinary in portraying the unbelivably horrid conditions our frontline solders must withstand to survive; much less to prevail despite the idiocy of the politico's and and incompetent military seniors angling for promotion. It was similar to the intermittant political interference and disruption of progress imposed on the fighting forces in Vietnam with the exception of requiring a lawyer to adjudicate and approve nearly every shot! Well at least we'll be able to make our adversaries laugh. "Every Word True" according to Bing West. This is not a book for the faint of heart, or for those who believe our army's mission in Iraq was to nation-build. Konrad brings the reader into the world of combat, where he and his brothers roared down streets teeming with men anxious to kill them. When you read what a grunt actually does, how he must think, and the miserable, soggy, bloody, exhausting actions he must take, regardless of the circumstances - then you will understand why generals who haven't endured such combat should be very,. Brian N Graham said Amazing. An insight from the man on the ground under fire.Personal, frank and direct it is related with great skill and emotionHe places the reader in the battle zone , to get a real understanding of how tough it was !!