Summary:
The book recounts the intense 2009 Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan, where a small contingent of U.S. troops stationed at Combat Outpost Keating heroically defended their base against a massive Taliban assault. It provides a detailed, first-person account of the battle from the perspective of Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha, highlighting the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers involved.
Key points:
1. War Brutality: "Red Platoon" gives a raw look at the harsh realities of war, focusing on the physical and mental toll on soldiers.
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