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Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

On a clear night in late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in northern Afghanistan for the mountainous Pakistani border. Their mission was to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader known to be ensconced in a Taliban stronghold surrounded by a small but heavily armed force. Less then twenty-four hours later, only one of those Navy SEALs remained alive. This is the story of fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing, and the desperate battle in the mountains that led, ultimately, to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history. But it is also, more than anything, the story of his teammates, who fought ferociously beside him until he was the last one left-blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and still breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe, who risked everything to protect him from the encircling Taliban killers.A six-foot-five-inch Texan, Leading Petty Officer Luttrell takes us, blow-by-blow, through the brutal training of America's warrior elite and the relentless rites of passage required by the Navy SEALs. He transports us to a monstrous battle fought in the desolate peaks of Afghanistan, where the beleaguered American team plummeted headlong a thousand feet down a mountain as they fought back through flying shale and rocks. In this rich , moving chronicle of courage, honor, and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers one of the most powerful narratives ever written about modern warfare-and a tribute to his teammates, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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From: Amazon Posted: Dec 02, 2007 Type: User Review Stunning and heart-breaking

Lone Survivor was a "must read" for me after seeing a Marcus Luttrell interview last summer. This young man is a hero in every way. He has succeeded in a rigorous training with Navy SEALS, served in very dangerous situations, and has lost...
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From: Amazon Posted: Dec 01, 2007 Type: User Review One Heckuva War Story

'Lone Survivor' by Marcus Luttrell & Patrick Robinson

War hero, Marcus Luttrell, recounts Operation Redwing, a special operation in Afghanistan involving 4 Navy SEALs on a mission to kill or capture a prominent Taliban terrorist....
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 30, 2007 Type: User Review Most Awsome True Story

I have not been able to put this book down. I've lost sleep, have had to get extra sleep, and have cried like a baby reading this account.
I am a Vietnam veteran regular Army Sgt./squad leader who spent a certain amount of time in the...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 30, 2007 Type: User Review "Lone Survivor" Review

Received my book in good condition, well wrapped, and arrived on the date planned. Great book! Arrived in time for a birthday gift for my husband, who enjoyed it immensely!
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 29, 2007 Type: User Review Lone Survivor is the best book I have ever read!

This is the best book I have ever read. It has a bit of everything for everyone, sarcastic humor, heroism, comradery, action, suspense, love of family and fellow team mates, honor, duty, respect, etc...I could go on and on. People who are not...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 28, 2007 Type: User Review Lone Survivor - A Must Read

Lone Survivor is a MUST READ. Marcus writes so well you will think you are right there with him. It will give you a deep insight into the Afghan tribes and the Taliban. The book is very emotional and will make you very proud of our men and...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 27, 2007 Type: User Review Great Book

This is one of the greatest books that I have ever read. I passed it along to a young Army soldier who is trying to get into SF. I could not put the book down. Highly recommend it to all. These young men are truly heroes and should never be...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 27, 2007 Type: User Review lone survivor

Superman would not survive what this seal did. Difficult to believe this is non fiction and is full of the writers political statements that take away from the story.
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 27, 2007 Type: User Review powerful story

this guy is a stud. It is a real testimony of how the human body works. The author spends a lot of time setting up the story through the training the seals go through, and only through that set up can you truly understand how these guys keep...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 26, 2007 Type: User Review Lone Survivor

Very well written, recommended reading for everyone to understand what it takes to give it all.
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