Not a Good Day to Die

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If you loved American Sniper, you will appreciate this gripping account of Operation Anaconda, penned by award-winning journalist Sean Naylor, who witnessed the action firsthand. On March 2, 2002, the first major battle of the 21st Century erupted in Afghanistan's Shahikot valley, where over 200 soldiers from the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Divisions faced a fierce enemy. They paid a heavy price for strategic miscalculations that underestimated the enemy's strength and resolve. Following the September 11 attacks, Coalition forces swiftly toppled the Taliban, but the Pentagon's belief that the war was nearly over led to a lack of necessary troop commitment for total victory. Responsibility for the battle fell to a disjointed group of untested units assembled at the last minute, resulting in a chaotic and perilous situation. Deprived of the infantry, artillery, and air support they had trained for, the soldiers fought for survival in brutal high-altitude combat, backed by a small but vital team of special forces. This narrative is ideal for fans of Black Hawk Down, Zero Dark Thirty, and authors like Chris Ryan and Andy McNab. Sean Naylor, a senior writer for the Army Times, has reported on various military operations and received the Edgar A. Poe Award for his coverage of Operation Anaconda.