Synopsis In the tradition of the best war correspondents, Sebastian Junger places himself among a platoon of troops stationed in the dangerous Korengal Valley region of Afghanistan in order to find out firsthand what combat is really like for American soldiers. His account of their 15-month tour of duty, as they train, fight, and interact--with each other as well as with the people of the region---conveys the soldiers' expertise, their camaraderie, and their great sacrifices. And, like the best war reporting, WAR fills in the gap between policy and reality, making concrete those things that leaders and commentators merely espouse. The author of THE PERFECT STORM has written what may prove to be the definitive account of an important phase of the Afghanistan War--and its warriors.
| Key Details | | Author: | Sebastian Junger | | Language: | English | | Publisher: | Hachette Audio | | Format: | Audio | | ISBN-10: | 1607881985 | | ISBN-13: | 9781607881988 |
| Additional Details | | Edition Description: | Unabridged |
| Size | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 6.4 oz |
Publisher's Note The #1 best-selling author of The Perfect Storm offers an on-the-ground account of a single platoon during its 15-month tour of duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. Simultaneous.
Industry Reviews "[An] absorbing and original if sometimes uneven account....Junger has found a novel and interesting lens through which to view the conflict in Afghanistan, and he captures many things a lesser writer might miss." (05/16/2010)
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