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Leave No Man Behind

The Untold Story of the Rangers’ Unrelenting Search for Marcus Luttrell, the Navy SEAL Lone Survivor in Afghanistan

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Leave No Man Behind

By: Dr. Tony Brooks
Narrated by: Chris Abell
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A story of courage, perseverance, and patriotism behind the 75th Army Rangers’ rescue mission following one of the deadliest Special Operations incidents in Afghanistan - a grueling search for 12 Navy SEAL casualties and eight downed Night Stalkers - but just one lone survivor.

On June 28, 2005, a four-man Navy SEAL reconnaissance team under Operation Red Wings was ambushed in Northeastern Afghanistan - as depicted in the book and film Lone Survivor. A quick reaction force was dispatched to assist them. Turbine 33, carrying eight Navy SEALs and eight members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade, bringing the dual-rotor chinook careening toward the rugged peak of Sawtalo Sar.

The result was the deadliest single incident in Afghanistan Special Operations at the time.

Commanders, unwilling to let this disaster get any worse, quickly called on the largest element of the secretive Joint Special Operations Command, the 75th Ranger Regiment. The rescue mission: Operation Red Wings II.

Tony Brooks, then a newly minted Army Ranger, tells a firsthand account of the daring recovery of Turbine 33 and the subsequent search for the remaining compromised Navy SEAL reconnaissance team - one of whom was Marcus Luttrell, the lone survivor. The Rangers would need to overcome lack of intelligence assessment, treacherous terrain, violent weather, and an enemy that was born and raised to fight.

Like his fellow Rangers, Tony Brooks lived - and many died - by the axiom, “Leave No Man Behind”. His account is the first to tell the story that other books and films have left out, one of courage, skill, and perseverance in overcoming overwhelming odds to accomplish a mission to bring every American soldier home.

©2021 by Anthony Douglas Brooks (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing
21st Century Armed Forces Military Modern Special & Elite Forces Solider Survival
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Absolutely loved the book.
The information and details throughout the story was amazing, what these elite people do is just belong mind blowing.
The book was well narrated and really on the edge of your seat.
I hadn’t heard about the back story to the crash before so it was new to me why all these hero’s paid the ultimate price
100% must listen too ..

Leave no man behind

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It was painful at times, author trying to see how many cliches he could fit into one sentence

Should have been called leave no metaphor behind

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A great story of the silent professionals who muck in to get the job done. Well told and very enjoyable to listen to.

An amazing often forgotten story

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I loved this story and it touched me deeply that as a culture the West easily forgets those who’ve given everything in the armed forces. May those young men and women who join any of the armed forces be upheld and praised for their determination and selfless courage……. To ignore them or worse treat it with apathy can only put our right to freedom of religion lifestyle and politics at great risk.

Stunning story about fighting for freedom and protection of our western life and

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I find the book at some parts a little bit cringy but overall it was a good book

It was all right

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It was a great story that I enjoy from the start to finish
Would be nice to hear of your other time spent in Iraq too

Great book

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Sorry. couldn't read past his dismissal of the sacrifices and service of nations such as Australia, Netherlands who were there from the beginning and where there til the end. Are there any units in the US forces that don't consider themselves 'elite'.

Again the US does it by themselves.

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an amazing story, i highly recommend this, action packed and easy to listen to 5*

amazing

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Great read for anyone in any field. Just a great enjoyable listen
Thank you very kindly

Sequence

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very poorly narrated lost the plot multiple times found it difficult to be with the narrator

very poorly narrated

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