from Shrike58

You can tell what this book is really about, seeing as something like half of the work is devoted to command, control, and intelligence issues before you get to the actual battle. This is when you then get the details of how what was supposed to be an exercise in political theatre turned into a n...

from twelve43

Good read, Would recommend without reservation!

from MWShort

This book really brings home three points: 1) Unity of command--lack of a clear chain of command brings unneccesary friction to the battle field 2) Need for conventional forces on the battlefield; SOF is great--those guys can do amazing things. But the wish to keep US KIA low and substitute SOF a...

from twelve43

Good read, Would recommend without reservation!

from Luftwaffe_Flak

A sobering look at a completely mismanaged operation in Afghanistan. A true story of heroism, idiotic government bumbling, and how the men on the ground are the ones who have to deal with it and overcome the obstacles of not only the enemy but their faulty high command. Those responsible for this...