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Leadership in Combat in Afghanistan
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From Major General Jeffrey Schloesser - former commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division and Regional Command-East - comes a revealing memoir of leadership in the chaos and fog of the Afghanistan War.
Join Major General Schloesser in the daily grind of warfare fought in the most forbidding of terrain, with sometimes uncertain or untested allies, Afghan corruption and Pakistani bet hedging, and the mounting casualties of war that erode and bring into question Schloesser’s most profoundly held convictions and beliefs. Among several battles, Schloesser takes listeners deep into the Battle of Wanat, where nine US soldiers were killed in a fierce, up-close fight to prevent a new operating base from being overrun. This encounter required Schloesser to make tactical decisions that had dramatic strategic impact and led him to doubts: Can this war even be won? If so, what will it take?
This book is a rare insight and reflection into the thoughts of critical national decision-makers including President George W. Bush, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, then Senator Barack Obama, and numerous foreign leaders including Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Key military leaders - including then Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen, then Central Command Commanding General David Petraeus, then Lieutenant General and future Chairman Martin Dempsey, and International Security Force Commander General David McKiernan - all play roles in the book, among many others, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark Milley and Army Chief of Staff General James McConville. Analyzing their leadership in the chaos of war Schloesser ultimately concludes that successful leadership in combat is best based on competence, courage, and character.
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 92
In this vivid first-person narrative, a Special Operations Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and his commanding general give fascinating and detailed accounts of America's fight against one of the most barbaric insurgencies the world has ever seen. In the summer of 2014, three years after America's full troop withdrawal from the Iraq War, President Barack Obama authorized a small task force to push back into Baghdad. Their mission: protect the Iraqi capital and US embassy from a rapidly emerging terrorist threat.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Disconnected and Dry
- De Anthony en 12-19-19
De: Dana J.H. Pittard, y otros
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Eagle Down
- The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War
- De: Jessica Donati
- Narrado por: Brittany Pressley
- Duración: 9 h y 1 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 127
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 115
A Wall Street Journal national security reporter takes listeners into the lives of US Special Forces on the front lines against the Taliban and Islamic State, where a new and covert war is keeping Afghanistan from collapse.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent depiction of the non tactical battle.
- De Paddy en 11-16-21
De: Jessica Donati
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Project 9: The Birth of the Air Commandos in World War II
- American Military Experience, Book 1
- De: Dennis R. Okerstrom
- Narrado por: Charles Henderson Norman
- Duración: 9 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 5
Project 9: The Birth of the Air Commandos in World War II is a thoroughly researched narrative of the Allied joint project to invade Burma by air. Beginning with its inception at the Quebec Conference of 1943 and continuing through Operation Thursday until the death of the brilliant British General Orde Wingate in March 1944, less than a month after the successful invasion of Burma, Project 9 details all aspects of this covert mission.
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Rice Paddy Recon
- A Marine Officer's Second Tour in Vietnam, 1968-1970
- De: Andrew R. Finlayson
- Narrado por: Traber Burns
- Duración: 16 h y 16 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 98
A young US Marine officer recounts his experiences of the Vietnam War over a 19-month period. He graphically describes what it was like to perform three distinct combat missions: long-range ground reconnaissance in the Annamite Mountains of I Corps, infantry operations in the rice paddies and mountains of Quang Nam Province, and special police operations for the CIA in Tay Ninh province. Using official Marine Corps unit histories, CIA documents, and his weekly letters home, the author relies almost exclusively on primary sources in providing an accurate and honest account.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Somnipherous
- De Cameleer en 09-10-21
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Call Sign Chaos
- Learning to Lead
- De: Jim Mattis, Bing West
- Narrado por: Danny Campbell
- Duración: 12 h y 1 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 5,742
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,974
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4,957
Call Sign Chaos is the account of Jim Mattis’ storied career, from wide-ranging leadership roles in three wars to ultimately commanding a quarter of a million troops across the Middle East. Along the way, Mattis recounts his foundational experiences as a leader, extracting the lessons he has learned about the nature of warfighting and peacemaking, the importance of allies, and the strategic dilemmas - and short-sighted thinking - now facing our nation.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A pleasant surprise
- De Fountain of Chris en 09-06-19
De: Jim Mattis, y otros
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My Share of the Task
- A Memoir
- De: General Stanley McChrystal
- Narrado por: Kevin Collins
- Duración: 19 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,171
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,020
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,024
In this illuminating memoir, McChrystal frankly explores the major episodes and controversies of his eventful career. He delves candidly into the intersection of history, leadership, and his own experience to produce a book of enduring value. Joining the troubled post-Vietnam army as a young officer, McChrystal witnessed and participated in some of our military’s most difficult struggles. He describes the many outstanding leaders he served with and the handful of bad leaders he learned not to emulate.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Incomplete ending
- De Jfadams en 04-23-13
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One Hundred Victories
- Special Ops and the Future of American Warfare
- De: Linda Robinson
- Narrado por: Kirsten Potter
- Duración: 10 h y 37 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 54
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 48
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 49
In One Hundred Victories, acclaimed military expert Linda Robinson shows how the special operations forces are - after a decade of intensive combat operations - evolving to become the go-to force for operations worldwide.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book very informative.
- De Ashley Cooper en 10-16-13
De: Linda Robinson
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First In
- An Insider’s Account of How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistan
- De: Gary C. Schroen
- Narrado por: Joe Barrett
- Duración: 12 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 116
While America held its breath in the days immediately following 9/11, a small but determined group of CIA agents covertly began to change history. This is the riveting first-person account of the treacherous top-secret mission inside Afghanistan to set the stage for the defeat of the Taliban and launch the war on terror. As thrilling as any novel, First In is a uniquely intimate look at a mission that began the US retaliation against terrorism - and reclaimed the country of Afghanistan for its people.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Courageous tale
- De DKSTRYKER en 02-19-25
De: Gary C. Schroen
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First Casualty
- The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11
- De: Toby Harnden
- Narrado por: Dan Woren
- Duración: 14 h y 5 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 491
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 428
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 425
This dramatic true story reveals the secret mission of the eight members of the CIA’s Team Alpha, the first Americans to be dropped behind enemy lines in Afghanistan after 9/11.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Deeply researched
- De Jason G en 09-08-21
De: Toby Harnden
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American Soldier
- De: General Tommy R. Franks, Malcolm McConnell
- Narrado por: Eric Conger
- Duración: 19 h y 39 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 303
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 109
The Commander in Chief of the United States Central Command from July 2000 through July 2003, General Tommy Franks made history leading American and Coalition forces to victory in Afghanistan and Iraq, the decisive battles that launched the war on terrorism.
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5 out of 5 stars
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even more proud of our military
- De Brian en 08-12-04
De: General Tommy R. Franks, y otros
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Relentless Strike
- The Secret History of Joint Special Operations Command
- De: Sean Naylor
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
- Duración: 19 h y 18 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,028
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,810
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,809
Relentless Strike tells the inside story of Joint Special Operations Command, the secret military organization that, during the past decade, has revolutionized counterterrorism, seamlessly fusing intelligence and operational skills to conduct missions that hit the headlines and those that have remained in the shadows - until now. Because JSOC includes the military's most storied special operations units - Delta Force, SEAL Team Six, the 75th Ranger Regiment - as well as America's most secret aviation and intelligence units, this is their story, too.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Horrible narrator
- De Michael en 08-19-19
De: Sean Naylor
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Cobra II
- The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq
- De: Michael R. Gordon, Bernard E. Trainor
- Narrado por: Craig Wasson
- Duración: 25 h y 3 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 352
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 227
Unimpeachably sourced, Cobra II describes how the American rush to Baghdad provided the opportunity for the virulent insurgency that followed. The brutal aftermath in Iraq was not inevitable and was a surprise to the generals on both sides; Cobra II provides the first authoritative account as to why. It is a book of enduring importance and incisive analysis, a comprehensive account of the most reported yet least understood war in American history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Informative military account of the War in Iraq
- De Graham en 09-02-07
De: Michael R. Gordon, y otros
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The 300
- The Inside Story of the Missile Defenders Guarding America Against Nuclear Attack
- De: Daniel Wasserbly
- Narrado por: Neal Bledsoe
- Duración: 7 h y 4 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 38
Comprised of just 300 soldiers, the United States Army’s 100th Missile Defense Brigade and 49th Missile Defense Battalion utilize sophisticated and cutting-edge technology to monitor the skies and seas surrounding the country and shield 300 million Americans against any potential nuclear threat. Named for the number of Spartan warriors who defended Greece at the Battle of Thermopylae, these vigilant individuals endure rigorous, always-evolving regimens to maintain peak efficiency in the event of an actual nuclear strike.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This audiobook needs an editor
- De Jason Draper en 10-13-22
De: Daniel Wasserbly
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No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy
- The Life of General James Mattis
- De: Jim Proser
- Narrado por: Joe Barrett
- Duración: 7 h y 51 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 832
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 723
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 718
The first in-depth look at the marine hero who has become one of the most beloved and admired men in America today: Secretary of Defense James Mattis. In this illuminating biography, Jim Proser looks beyond Mattis’ professional competence to focus on the driving element behind Mattis’ success: his unimpeachable character - a formidable personal integrity that fosters universal confidence. Proser carefully examines the events of Mattis’ life and career to reveal a man who leads with insight, humor, fighting courage, and fierce compassion.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Final 7 minutes is all that covers SecDef
- De jeffrey jones en 08-11-18
De: Jim Proser
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No Shadows in the Desert
- Murder, Espionage, Vengeance, and the Untold Story of the Destruction of ISIS
- De: Samuel M. Katz
- Narrado por: Sean Patrick Hopkins
- Duración: 10 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 137
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 125
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 125
No Shadows in the Desert reveals the untold story of the behind-the-scenes fight against ISIS - one coordinated by heads of state and ultimately fought in the alleyways and open deserts of the Middle Eastern battlefield by spies and soldiers. Samuel M. Katz draws upon his sources within the global intelligence and counterterrorism community, as well as the international special operations and espionage fraternity, to tell the story of the covert campaign against ISIS by the operatives who ventured deeply and secretly into enemy territory.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Simply Anti- Trump writer
- De Shon Cooke en 07-03-21
De: Samuel M. Katz
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Alone at Dawn
- Medal of Honor Recipient John Chapman and the Untold Story of the World's Deadliest Special Operations Force
- De: Dan Schilling, Lori Longfritz
- Narrado por: Kiff VandenHeuvel, Betsy Foldes Meiman
- Duración: 11 h y 23 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 5,874
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5,301
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 5,281
In the predawn hours of March 4, 2002, just below the 10,000-foot peak of a mountain in eastern Afghanistan, a fierce battle raged. Outnumbered by Al Qaeda fighters, Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman and a handful of SEALs struggled to take the summit in a desperate bid to find a lost teammate. Chapman, leading the charge, was gravely wounded in the initial assault. Believing he was dead, his SEAL leader ordered a retreat. Chapman regained consciousness, alone with the enemy closing in on three sides, beginning the most difficult and exceptional fight of his life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Wasted chance to honor a hero.
- De Scott en 07-11-19
De: Dan Schilling, y otros
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Hal Moore
- A Soldier Once…and Always
- De: Mike Guardia
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
- Duración: 5 h y 3 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 108
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 100
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 101
Hal Moore, one of the most admired American combat leaders of the last 50 years, has until now been best known to the public for being portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie We Were Soldiers. In this biography, we finally learn the full story of one of America's true military heroes. A 1945 graduate of West Point, Moore's first combats occurred during the Korean War, where he fought in the battles of Old Baldy, T-Bone, and Pork Chop Hill.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hal Moore was one heck of a Soldier
- De Arch Angel en 09-03-24
De: Mike Guardia
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Marathon War
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Total4 out of 5 stars
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Ejecución4 out of 5 stars
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Historia4 out of 5 stars
- Michael Hirschberg
- 11-21-21
A personal account of leading in Afghanistan
This is a personal view of an army general in charge of tens of thousands of troops in Afghanistan. Schloesser gives frank assessments of good and bad leadership decisions and character by all involved. Written while the war was still underway, he diagnoses the problems with America's Marathon War in Afghanistan. The narrator was fine but not always correct in his pronunciation.
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Total2 out of 5 stars
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- Harry Dunne
- 08-17-21
Not a compelling story.
This book feels like you are reading journal entries constructed into chapters with no cohesive story that teaches you anything or gives any insight on the war in Afghanistan. I listened as long as possible but felt like it kept going no where. After I got halfway through I stopped listening. If you want to read this book to learn more about the war in Afghanistan, I would suggest finding a different book.
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