ROBERTS RIDGE: A Story of Courage and Sacrifice on Takur Ghar Mountain, Afghanistan
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (859 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0553586807 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 369 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
But the enemy was waiting, hidden in a series of camouflaged trenches and bunkers–and when the Special Forces chopper flared on the peak to land, it was shredded by a hail of machine-gun, small arms, and RPG rounds. In the early morning darkness on a frigid mountaintop, a U.S. In this gripping you-are-there account–based on stunning eyewitness testimony and painstaking research–journalist Malcolm MacPherson thrusts us into a drama of rescue, tragedy, and valor in a place that would be known asROBERTS RIDGEFor an elite team of SEALs, the mission seemed straightforward enough: take control of a towering 10,240-foot mountain peak called Takur Ghar. And by the time the shattered helicopter crash-landed on the valley floor seven miles away, Roberts’s fellow SEALs were determined to return to the mountain peak and bring him out–no matter what the cost.Drawing on the words of the men who were there–SEALs, Rangers, medics, combat air controllers, and pilots–this harrowing true account, the first book of its kind to chronicle the battle for Takur Ghar, captures in dramatic detail a seventeen-hour pitched battle fought at the highest elevation Americans have ever waged war. Launched as part of Operation A
And while the battle "played no part in the success of Anaconda," and was in fact a distraction for decision makers, the army after-action report cites the troops' "conspicuous bravery" and "countless acts of heroism"—all of which MacPherson captures with aplomb. When SEAL Neil Roberts fell out of the chopper, the others insisted on going back for him. All rights reserved. From Publishers Weekly On March 2, 2002, U.S. (Sept. 6)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. With the team pinned down by enemy fire and facing annihilation, commanders dispatched a quick reaction force of army Rangers to rescue them. intelligence launched Operation Anaconda; having noted a concentration of al-Qaeda and Taliban forces in the Shah-i-Kot Valley, they dispatched MAKO-30, a seven-man navy SEAL reconnaissance team, attempted a helicopter landing on Takur Ghar, the highest overlooking peak. . Tasked with c
Bill said Stunning !!!. I chose this rating because the book earned it. A graphic account of selfless dedication for the brothers who died and those fortunate enough to have survived a deadly ambush. Unparalleled action against a determined enemy. It speaks to the character of today's all volunteer military.. The first time I purchased a book, was pleasently The first time I purchased a book, was pleasently surprised with condiition of the book.and delivery service.I will buy again.. Excellent Account Tapdurant Well written, no nonsense, account of the events that took place. The men who took part in those events are truly a band of brothers.