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Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War
- Narrated by: Zach McLarty
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 25-09-2012
- Language: English
- Publisher: Random House Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $41.01
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Publisher's Summary
"The story of what Dakota did . . . will be told for generations." (President Barack Obama, from remarks given at Meyer's Medal of Honor ceremony)
In the fall of 2009, Taliban insurgents ambushed a patrol of Afghan soldiers and Marine advisors in a mountain village called Ganjigal. Firing from entrenched positions, the enemy was positioned to wipe out 100 men who were pinned down and were repeatedly refused artillery support. Ordered to remain behind with the vehicles, 21 year-old Marine corporal Dakota Meyer disobeyed orders and attacked to rescue his comrades.
With a brave driver at the wheel, Meyer stood in the gun turret exposed to withering fire, rallying Afghan troops to follow. Over the course of the five hours, he charged into the valley time and again. Employing a variety of machine guns, rifles, grenade launchers, and even a rock, Meyer repeatedly repulsed enemy attackers, carried wounded Afghan soldiers to safety, and provided cover for dozens of others to escape - supreme acts of valor and determination. In the end, Meyer and four stalwart comrades - an Army captain, an Afghan sergeant major, and two Marines - cleared the battlefield and came to grips with a tragedy they knew could have been avoided. For his actions on that day, Meyer became the first living Marine in three decades to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Into the Fire tells the full story of the chaotic battle of Ganjigal for the first time, in a compelling, human way that reveals it as a microcosm of our recent wars. Meyer takes us from his upbringing on a farm in Kentucky, through his Marine and sniper training, onto the battlefield, and into the vexed aftermath of his harrowing exploits in a battle that has become the stuff of legend.
Investigations ensued, even as he was pitched back into battle alongside U.S. Army soldiers who embraced him as a fellow grunt. When it was over, he returned to the States to confront living with the loss of his closest friends. This is a tale of American values and upbringing, of stunning heroism, and of adjusting to loss and to civilian life.
We see it all through Meyer's eyes, bullet by bullet, with raw honesty in telling of both the errors that resulted in tragedy and the resolve of American soldiers, U.S.Marines, and Afghan soldiers who'd been abandoned and faced certain death.
Meticulously researched and thrillingly told, with nonstop pace and vivid detail, Into the Fire is the true story of a modern American hero.
"Sergeant Meyer embodies all that is good about our nation's Corps of Marines. . . . [His] heroic actions . . . will forever be etched in our Corps' rich legacy of courage and valor." (General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps)
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an ETT warrior
this is a very interesting book about.. valour from an ETT. a short n sharp action pack boom book!
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- Jean
- 26-06-2016
Exceptional Memoir
I have always tried to read the memoirs or biographies of Medal of Honor recipients. This is the memoir of the only “living” Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor in over 40 years.
Sgt. Dakota Meyer begins by telling about some of the missions he had just prior to the Ganjigal episode. Then he proceeds to September 8, 2009 with ninety Afghan Soldiers and fifteen U.S. Military advisers moving into Ganjigal in the Kunar Province to meet with the village elders. The meeting was a trap. Sergeant Meyer was not with the team that day; he had been ordered to stay with the Afghan reinforcement troops at the entrance to the box canyon.
The team reported the ambush and asked for help; which was refused. They asked for artillery barrage, which was refused. They asked for close air support and that also was refused. The reason for the refusal was the “rules of engagement”. Sgt. Meyer asked to go help his team and was refused. He disobeyed a direct order and went to help. Staff Sgt Juan Rodriquez-Chavez was driving the armored Humvee and Sgt. Meyer was on the gun. They headed straight into the shooting. The Taliban held the high ground. Over the next few hours they made five trips into the kill-zone to rescue wounded and dead Afghan and U.S. soldiers and marines. Sometimes Sgt Meyer was in hand to hand combat. Thirteen U.S. and Afghan soldiers died and most were wounded; they all might have died if not for Sgts Chavez and Meyer. Meyer feels he is a failure because he failed to save his team who all died that day. SSgt Chavez received the Navy Cross but because Sgt Meyer repeatedly left the protection of the vehicle he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Sgt Meyer reports these men died or were wounded because the chain of command failed them. Sgt Meyer tells the story of Army officer, Captain Swenson, who also was nominated for the Medal of Honor that fateful day, but the Army has lost or held up the paperwork even though the high ranking field officers keep pushing for the Award. It is reported the investigation whitewashed the whole event. Zach McLarty does a good job narrating the story. McLarty is an actor and writer who is making a name narrating audiobooks.
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- Ross Williamson
- 29-07-2017
Great story, but 1 irritating item
Great story about brave and dedicated Marines and their team. I only wish some terms were pronounced correctly. Corpsman is pronounced coremun and unless Something has changed in the last 10 years "D" is delta not dog. Overall a fantastic recounting which I would highly recommend.
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- Russell
- 05-11-2012
Very Good Read
What did you love best about Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War?
it was a very exciting read. you find yourself feeling as if you were right there with them
What did you like best about this story?
I liked the fact the author didn't try to glamorize himself or any of the others. They are just great American Hero's that have things go wrong, just like the real world. You never have the feeling that the truth may be being exaggerated to feed any egos
Which character – as performed by Zach McLarty – was your favorite?
Dakota. He seams like a good honest guy. But all the hero's in this book are worth noting. After all they all put their lives on the line for our freedom
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. I did spend time sitting in my driveway listening until the chapter ended because i didnt want to miss anything
Any additional comments?
A very well written book. we really have some great Americans protecting us overseas
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- GORDON
- 05-11-2012
Good, solid story of one young Marine.
Would you consider the audio edition of Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War to be better than the print version?
This book is more than one military battle in the Afghan War. This is the story of a young man's life and his coming of age in a confused and very complicated world with little to guide him or humanity on a clear path.
Who was your favorite character and why?
This is Dakota Meyer's story and other characters are secondary to him.
What about Zach McLarty’s performance did you like?
Good performance at times outstanding.
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What did you love best about Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War?
Enjoyed hearing about the people who make up our fighting military....personalities, character, background and interpemersonal relationships among them. Also, as a civilian, this book helps me to understanding what makes our military so successful, and unfortunately, at times ineffective. Thanks to all vets who willingly due such an incredibly difficult job at incredibly high personal costs to family and self.
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House to House and Outlaw Platoon.
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He gives the guys in the book a realism and connection....well done.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-10-2017
I could not stop listening.
Finished the book in one sitting. I think everyone should hear this story and learn about what these men did in Afghanistan.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-2017
very good, excellent book
clear and concise to the point. very good especially if your someone who has been there and are familiar with the country, places, people, customs.
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- M. Messineo
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- Douglas Haas
- 27-03-2017
Outstanding
Well told account from a grunts point of view.
It illustrates the frustrating fact that we are squandering young men's lives. There is no such thin as politically correct warfare.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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- Joseph
- 20-11-2012
War! What is it good for?
Would you listen to Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War again? Why?
I would listen again. I struggled with parts because I was a soldier for ten years and it hurt to see the crap the author went through.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Listen and learn what it is to be a soldier
3 of 5 people found this review helpful