Not a Good Day to Die
The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda
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4.4 • 158 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
Award-winning combat journalist Sean Naylor reveals a firsthand account of the largest battle fought by American military forces in Afghanistan in an attempt to destroy al-Qaeda and Taliban forces.
At dawn on March 2, 2002, America's first major battle of the 21st century began. Over 200 soldiers of the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Division flew into Afghanistan's Shah-i-Kot Valley—and into the mouth of a buzz saw. They were about to pay a bloody price for strategic, high-level miscalculations that underestimated the enemy's strength and willingness to fight.
Naylor, an eyewitness to the battle, details the failures of military intelligence and planning, while vividly portraying the astonishing heroism of these young, untested US soldiers. Denied the extra support with which they trained, these troops nevertheless proved their worth in brutal combat and prevented an American military disaster.
Customer Reviews
Awesome Account
Great book! Detailed account, very gripping!
Awesome Heroism at its Best!!!
I have read Mr. Naylor's book three times. I appreciate and understand more with each reading. With the help of other books, that have come out since this one, I have learned the identities of the Heroes in Not a Good Day to Die.... When reading this book, Do Not worry about losing track of "who is who". It is the entire book that matters. Please Internet search Bob Horrigan, you will be able to place him, in the book, and appreciate his sacrifice.
Immersing and Inspirational
Naylor has written a excellent account of the beginning battles of Operation Enduring Freedom told from the perspective of the special operations forces who put their lives on the line to go after the Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan. Naylor brings in anecdotal accounts of the men fighting on the frontlines to the overall "big picture" to tell a story of how these men went after the cowards who brought those buildings down. If one seeks to better understand the commandos who are giving their lives everyday and what role they play in winning the War on Terror this is a great start.