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We Were One

Shoulder-to-Shoulder with the Marines Who Took Fallujah

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We Were One

By: Patrick K. O'Donnell
Narrated by: Richard Powers
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The platoon included four pairs of best friends. Each of the four would lose a best friend forever.

Five months after being deployed to Iraq, Lima Company's 1st Platoon became one of the first American forces to enter Fallujah, where they encountered some of the most intense hand-to-hand combat since World War II. Civilians were used as human shields or as bait to lure soldiers into buildings rigged with explosives; suicide bombers approached from every corner hoping to die and take Americans with them; radical insurgents, high on adrenaline, fought to the death.

Award-winning author and historian Patrick O'Donnell stood shoulder to shoulder with Lima Company's 1st Platoon as they fought through the streets of Fallujah, their casualties mounting. This is their story.

©2006 Patrick K. O'Donnell (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Military Middle East Iraq History

Critic reviews

"Clearly reflects valor and courage." (Kirkus Reviews)

"This is, being real, a more than harrowing tale." (Roanoke Times)

"[O'Donnell's] most important accomplishment among many is to put a human face on the troops....[An] excellent book." (New York Post)

Authentic Combat Portrayal • Powerful Brotherhood Depiction • Outstanding Storytelling • Noble Characters
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What made the experience of listening to We Were One the most enjoyable?

It was told by the young men that live it in their own words and feelings!

What did you like best about this story?

They made you Feel the Hurt or War and the Loss of Your Buddies!

Which character – as performed by Paul Michael Garcia – was your favorite?

All of them touch me in some way or another!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Anytime they entered another House to clear out the Scum that waited to ambush them!

Any additional comments?

It is a MUST READ for any American Who Thinks They Know Anything about Iraq!

FEEL IT!

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A story of conspicuous gallantry as a common virtue by the very young men of our Marine Corps.....Thanks to guys like this we are all free in America....No doubt from this book we see that the price of freedom is not free...Thanks USMC..

A Wow book!!...RIVETING...Thanks to our Marines!!!

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This work represents the best attempt I've see to bring the normal American some Idea of the sacrifice these men made because their country needed them. You just need to listen to it to understand. Make no mistake, this book like no other will take you to the world of house to house fighting and from the perspective on the Marine and Soldier not from the Command

Outstanding

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This is the book that makes you embarrassed at all the other books you gave 15 stars too. The other 15 star books were good, but then it does not leave enough room to justify how great this book is.

Beyond Good

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intense story of bravery and sacrifice some of this stuff in almost unbelievable. awesome read

Powerful story

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This book touched me and opened my eyes to the noble character of American Marines. We take for granted the sacrifices they make. And how insensitive and heedless the politicians, government officials and some Americans so easily call for war. Job well done Patrick.

A amazing story of America’s true character

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A clearly pro US slanted book, that doesn’t make it any less powerful. This is a great piece of work on then beginning of the long term consequences of the OIF campaign. One of the better fallujah books.

A magnificent tale of bravery

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All Americans need to understand what our Men and Women have endured.

This is true and detailed on what our troops have sacrificed. I cannot image what they live with to this day.

I am personally SO grateful for our Armed Forces. Thank you you Lima Company for your Honor & Sacrifice!

Take time to Honor and be thankful to our Men and Women!

One very grateful American!!!

Respectfully,

Ultimate Sacrifice

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Amazing book and story. Makes you realize just how lucky we as Americans are and that is due to the men talked about in this story fighting for those freedoms. Great book I recommend to all

Amazing

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I don't know why it took me so long to listen to this book. Amazing story, beautifully told.

Worthy of more than 5 stars.

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