Summaries of books by Doug Stanton:
Horse Soldiers
The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan
Doug Stanton
The book recounts the true story of a small group of American Special Forces who, in the wake of 9/11, teamed up with Northern Alliance fighters in Afghanistan to conduct unconventional warfare against Taliban forces. These U.S. soldiers adapted to the rugged terrain by fighting on horseback, a method of combat unfamiliar to them, ultimately contributing to significant military victories.
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In Harm's Way
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors
Doug Stanton
The book recounts the tragic sinking of the USS Indianapolis by a Japanese submarine in 1945, which led to the deaths of hundreds of sailors due to exposure, dehydration, and shark attacks. It also details the harrowing survival story of the crew members who awaited rescue in the Philippine Sea for four days.
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