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Outlaw Platoon
- Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
In combat, men measure up. Or don't. There are no second chances.
In this vivid account of the U.S. Army's legendary 10th Mountain Division's heroic stand in the mountains of Afghanistan, Captain Sean Parnell shares an action-packed and highly emotional true story of triumph, tragedy, and the extraordinary bonds forged in battle.
At 24 years of age, U.S. Army Ranger Sean Parnell was named commander of a forty-man elite infantry platoon - a unit that came to be known as the Outlaws - and was tasked with rooting out Pakistan-based insurgents from a mountain valley along Afghanistan's eastern frontier. Parnell and his men assumed they would be facing a ragtag bunch of civilians, but in May 2006 what started out as a routine patrol through the lower mountains of the Hindu Kush became a brutal ambush. Barely surviving the attack, Parnell's men now realized that they faced the most professional and seasoned force of light infantry the U.S. Army had encountered since the end of World War II.
What followed was 16 months of close combat, over the course of which the platoon became Parnell's family: from Staff Sergeant Greg Greeson, the wise, chain-smoking veteran who never lost his cool; to Specialist Robert Pinholt, a buttoned-down conservative with the heart of a warrior and the mind of an economist; to Staff Sergeant Phil Baldwin, the platoon's voice of calm and reason, a man who sacrificed everything following the events of 9/11 - career, home, financial stability - to serve his country. But the cost of battle was high for these men: Over 80 percent were wounded in action, putting their casualty rate among the highest since Gettysburg, and not all of them made it home.
A searing and unforgettable story of friendship in battle, Outlaw Platoon brings to life the intensity and raw emotion of those 16 months, showing how the fight reshaped the lives of Parnell and his men and how the love and faith they found in one another ultimately kept them alive.
This audiobook is enhanced with a downloadable PDF containing photographs from the hardcover edition.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-09-20
Brilliant book
a good insight into what soldiers went through in Afghanistan r.i.p to the fallen men
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- Jerry G
- 09-05-22
Stunningly Brutal Account of War in Afghan
No holds barred in this amazing account of the bravery and butchery shown and endured in this hoffific and pointless war.
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- Danzel
- 31-01-24
Compelling story
This audiobook had me drawn in from the start, a true depiction of the courage and bravery by those who served. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of life during this period.
The narration was on point, weirdly had me laughing given the sometimes dry sense of humour conveyed during the story.
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- PaulC6230
- 01-09-17
Excellent Listen
This is the first Army genre Audiobook I've listened in a while and what a listen it was. The narrator done this book justice and kept the flow of the book perfectly running without me feeling bored as it was so action packed.
I feel so sorry for some if not all the character with what they went through the one part that really got to me was the male bitch ( you'll understand when you get to the part ) I was angry and devastated.
These guys as well as other serving members of the armed forces have done their country proud and should hold their heads up high. Hopefully all the people involved got help once their tour was over and weren't screwed over like most service members when they return with injuries or PTSD.
I'd highly recommend this Audiobook and I'll definitely listen to this one more than once.
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- Mrs. Jane Brian-boys
- 24-11-18
Brilliant and utterly gripping
Fantastic story, really well narrated and edge of the chair stuff. No bravado just a very honest account of modern infantry combat. Hugely recommend this!
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-11-19
Awesome, frightening, eye openly honest , brave
The amazing true story of a platoon of soldiers in Afghanistan. Telling their story of comradeship, courage and brotherhood. It is brutally honest about the horrors of war and the effect on them. well written and spoken.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-07-22
Excellent
One of the most powerful audiobooks I have
ever listened to. Fascinating insight into these hero’s lives.
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- Micky Finn
- 02-09-19
What a Great Account of the Brave Men
“TOTAL AWESTRUCK “ I feel so humbled.What they done was ly inspiring
Brave,Controlled and BRITISH
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- Martin Scoley
- 16-01-19
Riveting Account Of Young Men In War
My title says it all. As an ex-infantry officer I found I was able to totally relate with Sean Parnell's account of his tour in Afghanistan.
Superbly written and with an excellent narrator whose voice characterisation brought to life the soldiers of the Outlaw Platoon. So much so that I could almost feel the crack of the high velocity rounds and marvel that he survived the ordeal at all; that any of them did.
Yet this account also shares with us the audience that war is brutal and life changing even if you survive combat.
By far the best book I have listened to on Audible.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-05-20
A truly inspiring book
Everyone should hear this book.
Difficult and Painful listening at times - we must never forget the sacrifices these soldiers made for us all.
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