Outlaw Platoon
Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan
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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.
Download the accompanying reference guide.©2012 Sean Parnell (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishersListeners also enjoyed...
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Violence of Action is much more than the true, first-person accounts of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terror. Within this audio are the heartfelt, firsthand accounts from and about the men who lived, fought, and died for their country, their regiment, and each other. Objective Rhino, Haditha Dam, recovering Jessica Lynch, the hunt for Zarqawi, the recovery of Extortion 17, and everything in between...
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By: Charles Faint, and others
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In the fall of 2009, Taliban insurgents ambushed a patrol of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors in a mountain village called Ganjigal. Firing from entrenched positions, the enemy was positioned to wipe out 100 men who were pinned down and were repeatedly refused artillery support. Ordered to remain behind with the vehicles, 21 year-old Marine corporal Dakota Meyer disobeyed orders and attacked to rescue his comrades.
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Exceptional Memoir
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Why we fight re-visited
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By: Sebastian Junger
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Hill 488
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On June 13, 1966, men of the 1st Recon Battalion, 1st Marine Division were stationed on Hill 488. Before the week was over, they would fight the battle that would make them the most highly decorated small unit in the entire history of the US military, winning a Congressional Medal of Honor, four Navy Crosses, 13 Silver Stars, and 18 Purple Hearts - some of them posthumously.
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abridged? it was mutilated!
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Decorated Navy SEAL Lieutenant Jason Redman served his country courageously and with distinction in Colombia, Peru, Afghanistan, and Iraq, where he commanded mobility and assault forces. But his journey was not without its supreme challenges. He was critically wounded in 2007 when he was struck by machine-gun fire at point blank range. During his intense recovery period, Redman posted a sign on his door, warning all who entered not to "feel sorry for [his] wounds."
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SEALS and Leadership
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Sold Out
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This is the book you've been looking for: a deep, dark conspiracy that should delight those who loved the Jason Bourne movies, as well as fans of authors Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, and Stephen Hunter. You won't believe what happens when free speech slams into the messy realities of national security. Meet Nick Woods, a former Marine Scout Sniper, who used to be one of our country's greatest operatives. Meet Allen Green, a ballsy reporter in his fifties, who's desperate to break the biggest story since Watergate.
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If you like Greaney or Woods this book for you...
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By: Stan R. Mitchell
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Book incomplete.
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The Chosen Few
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- By: Gregg Zoroya, William H. McRaven - foreward
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Wow! What an amazing group of men!
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Generation Kill
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They were called a generation without heroes. Then they were called upon to be heroes. Within hours of 9/11, America's war on terrorism fell to those like the 23 Marines of the First Recon Battalion, the first generation dispatched into open-ended combat since Vietnam.
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Politically Neutral??.....Not.
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Two Wars
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For the first time, Army Ranger hero Nate Self tells his story. Self recounts the Roberts Ridge Rescue mission, the ferocious battles in Afghanistan, and the lone war of attrition that Nate Self has waged against post-traumatic stress disorder. This audio will become a go-to work for understanding the long-term effects of the war on terror. Thousands of families are fighting this battle, and Nate Self opens up his whole life - tragedies, successes, failures, and a struggle with suicidal thoughts - to share the facts.
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Story of a Young Warrior
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The Ragged Edge
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At a time when the United States debates how deeply to involve itself in Iraq and Syria, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Zacchea, USMC (Ret.), holds a unique vantage point on our still-ongoing war. Deployed to Iraq in March 2004, his team's mission was to build, train, and lead in combat the first Iraqi army battalion trained by the US military. Zacchea tells a deeply personal and powerful story while shedding light on the dangerous pitfalls of training foreign troops to fight murderous insurgents.
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Lessons on cultural values
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Shooter
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Now Coughlin has written a highly personal story about his deadly craft, taking readers deep inside an invisible society that is off-limits to outsiders. This is not a heroic battlefield memoir but the careful study of an exceptional man who must keep his sanity while carrying forward one of the deadliest legacies in the U.S. military today.
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Great...if you want another book about Iraq.
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City of Death
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This is the true story of Ephraim Mattos, a former US Navy SEAL, and what he witnessed while volunteering as a frontline combat medic during the historic battle to retake Mosul from ISIS - the deadliest urban combat the world has seen since WWII.
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An inspirational tour de force
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The Last Punisher
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The Last Punisher is a bold, no-holds-barred first-person account of the Iraq War. With wry humor and moving testimony, Kevin Lacz tells the story of his tour in Iraq with SEAL Team Three, the warrior elite of the navy. This legendary unit, known as The Punishers, included Chris Kyle ( American Sniper), Mike Monsoor, Ryan Job, and Marc Lee. These brave men were instrumental in securing the key locations in the pivotal 2006 Battle of Ramadi, told with stunning detail in this book.
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Good story, poorly read
- By Dusty on 09-03-16
By: Kevin Lacz, and others
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In 2003, the Special Forces soldiers entered an area later called "the most dangerous place in Afghanistan". Here, where the line between civilians and armed zealots was indistinct, they illustrated the Afghan proverb "I destroy my enemy by making him my friend." Fry recounts how they were seen as welcome guests rather than invaders. Soon after their deployment ended, the Pech Valley reverted to turmoil. Their success was never replicated.
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A compelling read from start to finish
- By Gregory on 03-05-16
By: Ronald Fry, and others
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- Sham
- 11-02-13
reads like a novel
Where does Outlaw Platoon rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is a great story about men at war in Afghan.
What did you like best about this story?
The combat scenes are outstanding.
What does Ray Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
A great reader who makes you feel like you are there.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The whole story was moving for me.
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- Baumerx20
- 05-12-19
Telling story from a true hero
Wonderfully produced, the narrator captures the emotions and inflections correctly throughout the book. The story is telling and real, told without any political tone or agenda.
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- Traci Abel
- 11-30-18
I’m forever affected by Sean’s story
I had the privilege of meeting Mr Parnell at an event where he continues to serve his military brothers and their families. That was before I read his book. Today, I am so profoundly moved by the ignorance I’ve carried as a shield since becoming an adult in this world. My perspectives have shifted. My deepest gratitudes go to those men, women and families who have sacrificed everything for so many of us that we may continue to live free and in blissful ignorance.
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- UncleHammy
- 12-20-18
Great book
The book and the story are great.
The only reason I gave Ray Porter a 4 is that I have listened to several novels that he narrated that hearing his voice gave it a "fiction" feel to me. Not that he did anything wrong. That was just my hangup.
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- Norman
- 01-01-19
Best story of real combat
This is a very personal story, that covers an extended deployment filled with numerous battles and personalities. Sometimes you want to shake the heroes (yes, they are heroes) and tell them to get better medical treatment after the conflict. And then there is the politics and the leaders who don't pull their weight, and you wish there was greater retribution. I have listened to several other non-fiction accounts of battle. Several were excellent, but this one is really the best for coverage of multiple engagements and something you should listen to, if you are interested in real people in unbelievable circumstances. The reading by Ray Porter is great. I always love his work and his mastery really shows in this and all the people he portrays.
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- Benjamin Sawyer
- 03-29-16
Outstanding!
Gripping and insightful, a must read for all politicians and military leaders. Face the true gravitas of sending our fighting men and women into combat, and make sure all unnecessary hurdles are removed so they can succeed. It's your duty!
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- mjhau02
- 11-10-16
Thank you!
Thank you to Sean and all the men of Outlaw platoon for your sacrifice. You have no idea how much what you do means to this country. This book is outstanding. Really lets you into the action... Must read
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- Olivia oil pesto
- 03-14-13
real story
Would you listen to Outlaw Platoon again? Why?
no, too many things I want to forget.
What did you like best about this story?
REAL!
Which character – as performed by Ray Porter – was your favorite?
Ellison/
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Of Course....when the old man warned the troop of invading insurgent soldiers coming to their base.
Any additional comments?
Thank you for making it personal. What else do we have if not each other.
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- Jesse Allen
- 05-15-17
Great Military Memoir
A great War memoir for this generation. Grabs you right in the beginning and doesn't let go.
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- Andre
- 07-14-16
book worthy of your time
good story about combat/army life. recommended for those who have the desire to serve our country. an eye opener inside look at the sacrifices made daily by our men and women. no bs just reality of being a service member. hooah.
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