Lions of Kandahar: The Story of a Fight Against All Odds

awsome,what a patiot is at heart

the book is spellbinging, leaves you wanting more, puts a lump in your throat and tear in the eye. makes you want to thank a vet. every chance you get. they pay a high price.

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Couldn't put it down.

Very well written. Auther doesn't wonder off subject like several books I've read that recount military operations. You get to know most of the participants and feel the pain of their loss. Oddly enough one of the operators that is described in this book sounds like some one I know haha. Either a coincidence, or it's a smaller world than I thought.

Anyway if you're looking for a book that brings out the horrible circumstances our military elite face on a routine basis and an insight to the stubborn and deadly determination in which they bring to the battlefield then look no further. This is the book for you. You'll find that not only were our SOF boys heroic in their defiance of an overwhelming enemy, but so were the Afghan soldiers who were under their command and care.

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Read

These men showed bravery and unconditional love to each other. I read "Outlaw Platoon" prior to this book. Two different authors with two different styles of writing. The latter book brought you so close to the soldiers you felt you were right beside them. This author approached the story differently and I struggled at first reading the story. I am glad that my determination to finish won. Wonderful story and worth reading.

True bonding

Many military books have allowed a deep rapport with the ones actually going through the daily turmoil of trying to stay alive but this book puts one in the humvee!

I was sad to close the book at the end knowing I would no longer be with the guys!!

Jdl

Highly Recommended

I could not put the book down - I was so intrigued by it. Everyone should read it.

Excellent t te

A realiss

Excellent coverage of US Army Special Forces in 2006

What a great story about our brave Army SF and air support troops 5 years after 9/11. This is a page burner and lets the rest of us get some feeling of what our SF troops do.

Absolutely Amazing!

The true story of the men, machines, and burning desire for victory in the face of a relentless enemy. I felt like I was right there in the action during this play by play account of a battle that took place in Afghanistan. A truly blood pumping experience.

Highly recommend for interested readers

Very clear writing about complicated and often fast moving circumstances. The opposition is much more numerous, and better organized and equiped than is usually described in this conflict. I was unaware of this mission, or for that matter, any similar ones: so perhaps I am not as well informed as some readers. This is a fine book, and I recommend it highly.

Great read!

Action packed read throughout about our nation best by one of our nations best!

Great war memoir

As someone who has read 100s of books about modern US Warfare, Spec Ops, and the GWOT, this book is in the top 5 in my opinion. The writing is superbly metivulous but does not get bogged down in trivial details or confuse newbies with military jargon. The love he has for his men comes through the story clearly and you come away with a greater understanding of the warrior spirit. Muat read for anyone interested in the Afghan war or SpecOps.

Worth reading

Easy read a great job of explaining situations these men faced

Good read

Decent story keeps a good pace. Kind of short and not exactly the best book written but it's a good story. Good descriptions for people who aren't knowledgeable about the military.

Loved it!

I am bias my little brother is in the book and was thare in the 333.

Excellent

Excellent account of a pivotal fight the media failed to report. "Boots on the ground" view of what makes our Special Forces extraordinary...patriotism, commitment, leadership all above and beyond. I burned through this one!

Absolute must-read!

Not only does this book paint a vivid picture into the skill set of our elite operators, but also the dedication, loyalty and tenacity these warriors possess. I thoroughly enjoyed every page and had to make myself put the book down.

Amazing Book

Badas* book. I really enjoyed every chapter of this book. Truly recommend it to any military history buff.

Highly Recommended

I was stationed in Kandahar 07-08 as the Senior Police Mentor and had one of my PMTs (Police Mentoring teams) at both Masem Ghar and Sperwan Ghar. I got bits and pieces of how 3rd Group had taken control in Panjwaji. I have stood on top of Sperwan Ghar and understood its tactical significance. It brought together the pieces of the puzzle I did not understand. Additionally, I share the Author's frustration with both NATO forces and particularly the Canadians. I could not put the book down. A great story of guts and personal bravery by the SF teams in the fight. My hat is off to my brothers of 3rd SFG! We did many ops with both 3rd and 7th Groups in my tour. I learned volumes from both of those groups of professionals. This book continued my Education, thanks Gentlemen!

Tom Ritz COL US Army (Ret)

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