
We Were One
Shoulder-to-Shoulder with the Marines Who Took Fallujah
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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.
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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)
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 Wow book!!...RIVETING...Thanks to our Marines!!!
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Outstanding
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Beyond Good
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Powerful story
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A amazing story of America’s true character
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A magnificent tale of bravery
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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
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Worthy of more than 5 stars.
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