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Red Platoon

A True Story of American Valor

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Red Platoon

Written by: Clinton Romesha
Narrated by: Will Damron, Clinton Romesha
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The only comprehensive, firsthand account of the thirteen hour firefight at the Battle of Keating by Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha, for readers of Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden and Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell

"'It doesn't get better.' To us, that phrase nailed one of the essential truths, maybe even the essential truth, about being stuck at an outpost whose strategic and tactical vulnerabilities were so glaringly obvious to every soldier who had ever set foot in that place that the name itself -- Keating -- had become a kind of backhanded joke."

In 2009, Clinton Romesha of Red Platoon and the rest of the Black Knight Troop were preparing to shut down Command Outpost Keating, the most remote and inaccessible in a string of bases built by the U.S. military in Nuristan and Kunar in the hope of preventing Taliban insurgents from moving freely back and forth between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Three years after its construction, the army was finally ready to concede what the men on the ground had known immediately: it was simply too isolated and too dangerous to defend.

On October 3, 2009, after years of constant smaller attacks, the Taliban finally decided to throw everything they had at Keating. The ensuing 14-hour battle-- and eventual victory-- cost 8 men their lives.

Red Platoon is the riveting first-hand account of the Battle of Keating, told by Romesha, who spearheaded both the defense of the outpost and the counter-attack that drove the Taliban back beyond the wire, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions.

Includes original songs “Red Platoon” and “Remember the Fallen”
Songs performed by Michael Connors. ℗2016 Michael Connors Music.
"Red Platoon" words and music by Jim Kinsey, Michael Connors, Clint Romesha, Mike Hartnett and James Breedwell © 2016 All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

"Remember The Fallen" words and music by Michael Connors, Jim Kinsey, Billy Dawson and Mike Hartnett © 2016 All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Executive Producer, Nemo Arms Afghan & Iraq Wars Military Military & War Wars & Conflicts Veteran War Middle East Solider

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Very vivid. Truly amazing and terrifying story of incredibly brave men. Shocking and moving at same time.

Awe Inspiring

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**Story: 5 stars, phenomenal read**
**Narrator: 4.5 stars**

It provides an outstanding account of the intense fighting between the Taliban and American forces in an area where everyone familiar with it recognized that a Combat Outpost (COP) should never have existed.

COP Kamdesh, later known as COP Keating, was situated in a small, remote town in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border. Surrounded by mountains, the outpost gave the Taliban the high ground and a significant tactical advantage, making it nearly impossible to defend. The book presents the riveting Battle of Kamdesh in graphic detail.

The author provides raw insights into the platoon’s daily life, sharing stories about how soldiers spent their time during work and downtime, from daily interactions with the Taliban to activities like playing guitars and cards and even getting to know a professional tennis player on a personal level. However, once the massive attack begins, the author keeps readers on the edge of their seats with vivid details of a platoon under siege from multiple directions. This book is a testament to the courageous actions of 50 men against approximately 300 well-organized and motivated Taliban fighters, showcasing the extreme lengths they went to to withstand and repel the assault.

I recommend looking up pictures of the outpost to better understand the setting. One image I found labelled the buildings, which helped me navigate the story more easily.

This book quickly hooks you in, making it hard to stop listening!

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These are stories that need to be heard to remind people what are soldiers have done and continue to do

Incredible

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Best US Detailed Battle Since "WE WERE SOLDIERS",
Vietnam That Took Place In The Ia Drang Valley...

MUST READ !!!!

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Factual, poignant rendition of an insane fight and a story of courage and sacrifice. Excellent narration. I most highly recommend this book.

A must read (listen)

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