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Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Book Series
Historical
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults
Inscribed
No
Vintage
No
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No
Type
Novel
Era
2000s
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Features
Dust Jacket
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9781416580515
Book Title
Horse Soldiers : the Extraordinary Story of a Band of Us Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan
Publisher
Scribner
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2009
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.3 in
Author
Doug Stanton
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Technology & Engineering, History
Topic
Military / Special Forces, Military Science, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / United States, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Military
Item Weight
21 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
416 Pages

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The inspiration for the major motion picture 12 Strong from Jerry Bruckheimer, starring Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon. From the New York Times bestselling author of In Harm's Way comes a true-life story of American soldiers overcoming great odds to achieve a stunning military victory. Horse Soldiers is the dramatic account of a small band of Special Forces soldiers who secretly entered Afghanistan following 9/11 and rode to war on horses against the Taliban. Outnumbered forty to one, they pursued the enemy army across the mountainous Afghanistan terrain and, after a series of intense battles, captured the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, which was strategically essential to defeat their opponent throughout the country. The bone-weary American soldiers were welcomed as liberators as they rode into the city, and the streets thronged with Afghans overjoyed that the Taliban regime had been overthrown. Then the action took a wholly unexpected turn. During a surrender of six hundred Taliban troops, the Horse Soldiers were ambushed by the would-be POWs. Dangerously overpowered, they fought for their lives in the city's immense fortress, Qala-i-Janghi, or the House of War. At risk were the military gains of the entire campaign: if the soldiers perished or were captured, the entire effort to outmaneuver the Taliban was likely doomed. Deeply researched and beautifully written, Stanton's account of the Americans' quest to liberate an oppressed people touches the mythic. The soldiers on horses combined ancient strategies of cavalry warfare with twenty-first-century aerial bombardment technology to perform a seemingly impossible feat. Moreover, their careful effort to win the hearts of local townspeople proved a valuable lesson for America's ongoing efforts in Afghanistan.

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Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
1416580514
ISBN-13
9781416580515
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Horse Soldiers : the Extraordinary Story of a Band of Us Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Military / Special Forces, Military Science, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / United States, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Technology & Engineering, History
Author
Doug Stanton
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
21 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"In the spirit ofBlack Hawk DownandFlags of Our Fathers, Doug Stanton plunges into the heart of a single mission and returns with a stark understanding not only of what happened but what was truly at stake. Through precise reportage and hauntingly rendered battle scenes, Stanton shows that we may ignore this 'forgotten' theater only at our own peril." -- Hampton Sides, author ofGhost SoldiersandBlood and Thunder, " Horse Soldiers reads like a cross between an old-fashioned Western and a modern spy thriller." -- Parade Magazine, "Doug Stanton's Horse Soldiers is the story of the first large American unconventional warfare operation since World War II. My Green Berets were launched deep into enemy territory to befriend, recruit, equip, advise, and lead their Afghan counterparts to attack the Taliban. The Horse Soldiers succeeded brilliantly with a highly decentralized campaign, reinforced with modern airpower's precision weapons, forcing the Taliban government's collapse in a few months. Doug Stanton captures the gritty realities of the campaign as no other can."-- Geoffrey C. Lambert, major general (retired), U.S. Army, and commanding general of the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne), 2001-2003, " Horse Soldiers is a great read -- a riveting story of the brave and resourceful American warriors who rode into Afghanistan after 9/11 and waged war against Al Qaeda. We're hearing many of these stories for the first time -- and from those who waged a war worthy of Rudyard Kipling, James Bond, and Davy Crockett."-- Tom Brokaw, "Spellbinding...action packed prose. [Stanton's] gritty narrative is thoroughly researched and the details of military operations jarringly precise...The book reads more like a novel than a military history...the Horse Soldier's secret mission remains the U.S. military's finest moment in what has since arguably been a muddled war."-- USA Today, "Spellbinding...action packed prose. [Stanton's] gritty narrative is thoroughly researched and the details of military operations jarringly precise...The book reads more like a novel than a military history...the Horse Soldier's secret mission remains the U.S. military's finest moment in what has since arguably been a muddled war." -- USA Today, "Stanton has captured the inner workings of... Special Forces operations. A thorough recounting of the events told from the soldiers' point of view." -- Veritas, Journal of Special Operations History, "Not just an epic war story, Horse Soldiers is a beautifully written, intimate portrait of the men and women who lived the battle on the fields of fire -- and at home, too. Their secret mission against the Taliban was intelligent, brave, and undertaken with great care for the good people of Afghanistan. Doug Stanton's superb account is an invaluable insight for policy makers and the public for years to come."-- Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, "Horse Soldiersreads like a cross between an old-fashioned Western and a modern spy thriller."--Parade Magazine, "Stanton packs a huge amount of research into a thrilling action-ride of a book... deserves a hallowed place in American military history...."-- Bruce Barcott, cover of The New York Times Book Review, "Stanton has captured the inner workings of... Special Forces operations. A thorough recounting of the events told from the soldiers' point of view."-- Veritas, Journal of Special Operations History, 'A fascinating account?This is not just a battle story—it's also about the home front. An important book.' ?The Today Show, " Horse Soldiers is a great read -- a riveting story of the brave and resourceful American warriors who rode into Afghanistan after 9/11 and waged war against Al Qaeda. We're hearing many of these stories for the first time -- and from those who waged a war worthy of Rudyard Kipling, James Bond, and Davy Crockett." -- Tom Brokaw, "Spellbinding...action packed prose. [Stanton's] gritty narrative is thoroughly researched and the details of military operations jarringly precise...The book reads more like a novel than a military history...the Horse Soldier's secret mission remains the U.S. military's finest moment in what has since arguably been a muddled war." --USA Today, "Doug Stanton's Horse Soldiers is the story of the first large American unconventional warfare operation since World War II. My Green Berets were launched deep into enemy territory to befriend, recruit, equip, advise, and lead their Afghan counterparts to attack the Taliban. The Horse Soldiers succeeded brilliantly with a highly decentralized campaign, reinforced with modern airpower's precision weapons, forcing the Taliban government's collapse in a few months. Doug Stanton captures the gritty realities of the campaign as no other can." -- Geoffrey C. Lambert, major general (retired), U.S. Army, and commanding general of the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne), 2001-2003, "Doug Stanton's Horse Soldiers is as gripping as the most intricately plotted thriller. It is a masterwork of stunning military action, brilliant in-depth journalism, and powerful storytelling. Finally Americans can know how just a few dozen courageous U.S. soldiers beat the Taliban under the most extreme and dangerous conditions imaginable. I could not put this book down." -- Vince Flynn, "In the spirit of Black Hawk Down and Flags of Our Fathers , Doug Stanton plunges into the heart of a single mission and returns with a stark understanding not only of what happened but what was truly at stake. Through precise reportage and hauntingly rendered battle scenes, Stanton shows that we may ignore this 'forgotten' theater only at our own peril." -- Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers and Blood and Thunder, "Doug Stanton's Horse Soldiers is as gripping as the most intricately plotted thriller. It is a masterwork of stunning military action, brilliant in-depth journalism, and powerful storytelling. Finally Americans can know how just a few dozen courageous U.S. soldiers beat the Taliban under the most extreme and dangerous conditions imaginable. I could not put this book down."-- Vince Flynn, "Doug Stanton'sHorse Soldiersis as gripping as the most intricately plotted thriller. It is a masterwork of stunning military action, brilliant in-depth journalism, and powerful storytelling. Finally Americans can know how just a few dozen courageous U.S. soldiers beat the Taliban under the most extreme and dangerous conditions imaginable. I could not put this book down."-- Vince Flynn, "Doug Stanton'sHorse Soldiersis the story of the first large American unconventional warfare operation since World War II. My Green Berets were launched deep into enemy territory to befriend, recruit, equip, advise, and lead their Afghan counterparts to attack the Taliban. The Horse Soldiers succeeded brilliantly with a highly decentralized campaign, reinforced with modern airpower's precision weapons, forcing the Taliban government's collapse in a few months. Doug Stanton captures the gritty realities of the campaign as no other can."-- Geoffrey C. Lambert, major general (retired), U.S. Army, and commanding general of the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne), 2001-2003, "Stanton packs a huge amount of research into a thrilling action-ride of a book... deserves a hallowed place in American military history...."-- Bruce Barcott, cover ofThe New York Times Book Review, "Stanton packs a huge amount of research into a thrilling action-ride of a book... deserves a hallowed place in American military history...." -- Bruce Barcott, cover of The New York Times Book Review, "Not just an epic war story, Horse Soldiers is a beautifully written, intimate portrait of the men and women who lived the battle on the fields of fire -- and at home, too. Their secret mission against the Taliban was intelligent, brave, and undertaken with great care for the good people of Afghanistan. Doug Stanton's superb account is an invaluable insight for policy makers and the public for years to come." -- Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, "In the spirit of Black Hawk Down and Flags of Our Fathers , Doug Stanton plunges into the heart of a single mission and returns with a stark understanding not only of what happened but what was truly at stake. Through precise reportage and hauntingly rendered battle scenes, Stanton shows that we may ignore this 'forgotten' theater only at our own peril."-- Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers and Blood and Thunder, "A fascinating account&This is not just a battle story-it's also about the home front. An important book." The Today Show, "Not just an epic war story,Horse Soldiersis a beautifully written, intimate portrait of the men and women who lived the battle on the fields of fire -- and at home, too. Their secret mission against the Taliban was intelligent, brave, and undertaken with great care for the good people of Afghanistan. Doug Stanton's superb account is an invaluable insight for policy makers and the public for years to come." -- Greg Mortenson, author ofThree Cups of Tea, "Horse Soldiersis a great read -- a riveting story of the brave and resourceful American warriors who rode into Afghanistan after 9/11 and waged war against Al Qaeda. We're hearing many of these stories for the first time -- and from those who waged a war worthy of Rudyard Kipling, James Bond, and Davy Crockett." -- Tom Brokaw, " Horse Soldiers reads like a cross between an old-fashioned Western and a modern spy thriller."-- Parade Magazine, "A fascinating account…This is not just a battle story-it's also about the home front. An important book." The Today Show
Lccn
2016-449416
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
958.104/7
Lc Classification Number
Ds371.412.S73 2009b
Copyright Date
2009

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