American Spartan: The Promise, the Mission, and the Betrayal of Special Forces Major Jim Gant

American Spartan: The Epic Story of One Man's War Against Massacre, Corruption, and Apathy in Afghanistan is a gripping and emotional narrative that tells the remarkable true story of Army Special Forces Major Jim Gant and his campaign to transform indigenous fighters into a reliable ally against the Taliban and al-Qaeda networks.

This book provides a unique and incendiary account of heroism and heartbreak in Afghanistan, illustrated with dozens of photographs.

The author, a Pulitzer Prize–nominated war correspondent, shares Gant's vision and embeds with the tribes to chronicle their experience, falling in love with him along the way.

American Spartan is a must-read for anyone interested in Special Forces operations and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.