Eide, Marian
After Combat: True War Stories from Iraq and Afghanistan
- ISBN 13:
- 9781640120235
- author:
- Eide, Marian
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Potomac Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 24.26 x 19.74 x 2.46 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Asia, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Approximately 2.5 million men and women have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in the service of the U.S. War on Terror. This collection of personal combat accounts from war veterans sheds light on the reality of modern warfare, where deployments often lack the immediacy of traditional battles. The stories in this book are told by soldiers, sailors, marines, and air force personnel who describe their experiences in their own words. They speak with pride about their strengths and accomplishments, with gratitude for friendships and adventures, and also with shame, regret, and grief. The accounts are unvarnished and honest, presenting a true war story that is independent of civilian logic and propaganda. By sharing their stories, these veterans aim to bridge the gap between sensationalized media and reality, offering a more nuanced understanding of war's complexities.
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