I had read accounts of our successes in Northern Afghanistan with the Northern Alliance but knew nothing about how we operated in Southern Afghanistan. This book tells the story of an Army Green Beret A-Team and how they helped overthrow the Taliban in the south.
The first thing that you are struck by is the selfless bravery of these young men. They relish embracing hardships that we (the average beer guzzling American male) blanch at the mere idea of having to endure. Now they are, as is every Special Forces type I have ever met, a little bit crazy. I guess you have to be to do the job they do.....
OK, I have to tell you, I'm having a really hard time writing this one. Don't get me wrong, this is an excellent work on the operations of a Green Beret A-Team. I learned a lot about how they operate and the missions for which they were designed. The problem I am having is with the ending. Be prepared, it is a kick straight to the nuts that you don't see coming. The problem is, it is real. I read a lot of military history and there are always stories of personal tragedy and sacrifice. I just wasn't prepared for this one.
By all means, buy and read this book. When you are done, and for the rest of your life, take every opportunity you get to thank the service men and women you meet for everything they do for us.
Nats
