Leave No Man Behind

The Untold Story of the Rangers’ Unrelenting Search for Marcus Luttrell, the Navy SEAL Lone Survivor in Afghanistan

By: Dr. Tony Brooks

Narrated by: Chris Abell

A story of courage, perseverance, and patriotism behind the 75th Army Rangers’ rescue mission following one of the deadliest Special Operations incidents in Afghanistan - a grueling search for 12 Navy SEAL casualties and eight downed Night Stalkers - but just one lone survivor.

On June 28, 2005, a four-man Navy SEAL reconnaissance team under Operation Red Wings was ambushed in Northeastern Afghanistan - as depicted in the book and film Lone Survivor. A quick reaction force was dispatched to assist them. Turbine 33, carrying eight Navy SEALs and eight members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade, bringing the dual-rotor chinook careening toward the rugged peak of Sawtalo Sar.

The result was the deadliest single incident in Afghanistan Special Operations at the time.

Commanders, unwilling to let this disaster get any worse, quickly called on the largest element of the secretive Joint Special Operations Command, the 75th Ranger Regiment. The rescue mission: Operation Red Wings II.

Tony Brooks, then a newly minted Army Ranger, tells a firsthand account of the daring recovery of Turbine 33 and the subsequent search for the remaining compromised Navy SEAL reconnaissance team - one of whom was Marcus Luttrell, the lone survivor. The Rangers would need to overcome lack of intelligence assessment, treacherous terrain, violent weather, and an enemy that was born and raised to fight.

Like his fellow Rangers, Tony Brooks lived - and many died - by the axiom, “Leave No Man Behind”. His account is the first to tell the story that other books and films have left out, one of courage, skill, and perseverance in overcoming overwhelming odds to accomplish a mission to bring every American soldier home.

©2021 by Anthony Douglas Brooks (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

I loved it

this is truly a beautiful story, it is a must read. I am glad I got to read it.

Excellent

I don't often write reviews but this book was enjoyable and informative. Highly recommend!

don't make assumptions going into this book

I enjoyed the book it's just not what I expected. I expected his team were the ones that stumbled across Marcus luttrell and personally he would write something along the lines of "I assisted in carrying him out" that's not what I got at all but I have over 800 books in my audible library and I loved the psychology that went into this book. the last 30 minutes of the book by itself makes the entire book worth listening to. more people need to be able to look past the pumpkin and see the soldier or at the very least see the chasm that's opening up between civilian and military troops and recognize that they as the civilian have the ability to reduce the PTSD on our troops simply by building Bridges with the veterans instead of building walls and recognizing that the veterans dark humor are Shields against sadness and a psychological breakdown.

his standpoint on the belief that the chasm between civilians and veterans is what can catalyzes PTSD and his views about how we should change that deserves a book by itself.

Thank You for your service Ranger Brooks

Emotional and Thrilling Story of Heroism

I loved this book. It respectfully renders the account of recovering the 16 men who perished from an enemy RPG that shot down their rescue helicopter… these men were trying to save the 4 Navy Seals under fire in Afghanistan in 2005. Emotional, poignant, inspirational, and full of heart. Salute to Dr Tony Brooks for writing this book.

Griping account of honor, courage, and commitment

A fresh perspective on events following a compromised mission ending in tragedy and loss of life. The story is so descriptive I could easily image the cutting cold rain and the smell of a pine covered valley floor. As the story unfolds listeners can relate to sudden changes across ranges of adrenaline rush to fighting exhaustion. This story illuminates the bond warriors share - I recommend this book

Important message

I whole-heartedly agree with his message about the wide gap between civilians and soldiers. Having read several books about soldiers experience in wars, I can't help to think how their mindset and experience forged in those most trying circumstances are valuable assets that most civilians fail to understand or appreciate. We thank the soldiers for their service and sacrifice as if they are now damaged goods. We do need to take care of those who have been wounded physically and mentally. However I believe civilians have much to learn from our soldiers: their skills, disciplines, perspectives.

What a good listen!!

The story of operation Red wing is an amazing/crazy story of itself, but this first hand story of not just his early life, leading through his long mission and onto his later years gives such an amazing visual one feeling of what he felt, saw, and went through! Our military doesn’t get enough light shed on them for what they did for this country!! It’s a great military story for all kinds and ages without the dark details like other military stories told! Thank you for telling your story, with our whole hearts thank you and all military for your service!

A Different Story with GREAT Advice for Country

A great story, but a little different from other books by our brave soldiers, but in a good way. More self reflection about brotherhood and how civilian life changed while away at war. Good critique about how our divided country can come together.

One of those stories

This is one of those reads that you can’t put down, or stop listening to. If you have the opportunity, do yourself a favor and listen to it.

Great read

Very inspiring, patriotic read. Highly recommend this book to get the real history of what our warriors have been through.