Meyer, Dakota/ West,
Into the Fire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812983616
- author:
- Meyer, Dakota/ West,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ballantine Books Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 239
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 1.52 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biographies ; Autobiographies, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Dakota Meyer's Medal of Honor ceremony remarks highlighted the extraordinary story of his actions in the fall of 2009. In a pivotal battle, Taliban insurgents ambushed a patrol of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors in a mountain village. Despite being ordered to stay behind, Meyer disobeyed orders and launched a daring rescue mission. With a brave driver, he charged into the valley, employing various machine guns and rifles to repel enemy attackers and provide cover for his comrades. Meyer's bravery and determination ultimately led to the clearance of the battlefield and the safety of dozens of soldiers. This book tells the full story of the chaotic battle of Ganjigal, a microcosm of our recent wars, in a compelling and human way. Meyer takes readers from his upbringing on a farm in Kentucky, through his Marine and sniper training, onto the battlefield, and into the aftermath of his harrowing exploits.
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