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In July 2005, four US Navy SEALS embarked on a reconnaissance mission along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to monitor an al Qaeda leader close to Bin Laden. Tragically, only one SEAL emerged alive from this operation. This narrative follows Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, detailing the fierce firefight that resulted in the greatest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. Luttrell's squadmates fought bravely alongside him, but he was ultimately left alone after being struck by an RPG, which concealed him from his attackers. Over the next four days, severely injured and believed to be dead, he crawled through treacherous terrain and found refuge with villagers who risked their lives to protect him from Taliban forces. A Texan by birth, Luttrell recounts his journey from the demanding SEAL training to the unexpected horrors of combat in Afghanistan. His tribute to his fallen comrades highlights their heroism and camaraderie, creating a narrative that is both poignant and uplifting. Through this compelling account of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism, Luttrell offers a profound insight into the realities of modern warfare.
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Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell
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- Pubblicato
- 2008
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- Titolo
- Lone Survivor
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Marcus Luttrell
- Editore
- Back Bay Books
- Pubblicato
- 2008
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 416
- ISBN10
- 0316067601
- ISBN13
- 9780316067607
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Tema stórico, Storia, Storie vere, Biografie, Autobiografie e memorie, Storia Militare, Prosa di guerra, Guerre, Azione, Adattato in un film, Sopravvivenza, Lotta, Basato su eventi reali, Addestramento, allenamento, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Operazioni militari, Memorie Autentiche di Guerra, Talebani, Esercito americano, Foche, leoni marini, Addestramento Militare
- Prima pubblicazione
- 2007
- Titolo originale
- Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10
- Valutazione
- 4,3 su 5
- Descrizione
- In July 2005, four US Navy SEALS embarked on a reconnaissance mission along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to monitor an al Qaeda leader close to Bin Laden. Tragically, only one SEAL emerged alive from this operation. This narrative follows Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, detailing the fierce firefight that resulted in the greatest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. Luttrell's squadmates fought bravely alongside him, but he was ultimately left alone after being struck by an RPG, which concealed him from his attackers. Over the next four days, severely injured and believed to be dead, he crawled through treacherous terrain and found refuge with villagers who risked their lives to protect him from Taliban forces. A Texan by birth, Luttrell recounts his journey from the demanding SEAL training to the unexpected horrors of combat in Afghanistan. His tribute to his fallen comrades highlights their heroism and camaraderie, creating a narrative that is both poignant and uplifting. Through this compelling account of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism, Luttrell offers a profound insight into the realities of modern warfare.