Ed Darack Boeken

Focusing on the events of Operation Red Wings and the subsequent Operation Whalers, this account sheds light on the complex military campaign in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan. It details the tragic ambush that claimed the lives of nineteen U.S. special operations personnel, while highlighting the lone survivor's experience. The narrative aims to clarify the often misreported details surrounding these operations, ultimately portraying a story of resilience and the successful elimination of insurgent leader Ahmad Shah and his forces.

In the tradition of The Chosen Few, a riveting, gritty account of the single Marine battalion that routed the fanatic fighters of Al-Qaeda in Iraq in dangerous Anbar province