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A biography of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy, who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroic actions battling Taliban fighters in eastern Afghanistan. Describes Murphy's life on New York's Long Island and how he developed into a man who would sacrifice his life for his comrades. Discusses the effect of his death in 2005 on his tight-knit family as they learned more about Operation Red Wings in which he lost his life.

"A Navy SEAL's highly-charged account of his combat missions in Iraq and his miraculous recovery from wounds that might have killed him--if it were not for his grit and the devotion of his wife and family"--.

This book describes the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, including why they happened, who was involved, and the aftermath.

Through true stories, honors acts of uncommon valor in Iraq and Afghanistan, and tells of how veterans make vital contributions once they return home.

"Webb offers eight profiles of uncommon courage--who these men were, what they stood for, and how they came to make the ultimate sacrifice"--OCLC.

Ten stories of American heroes who risked their lives for their country while fighting in the Afghan War.

"Presents the story of First Lieutenant Ashley White and a groundbreaking team of female American warriors who served alongside Special Operations soldiers on the battle field in Afghanistan"--OCLC.

A personal narrative of the war in Afghanistan and how it went dangerously wrong. Graeme Smith was a young reporter who, for several years, was the only Western journalist brave enough to live full-time in the perilous southern region. This account of modern warfare takes the reader into alleys, cockpits, and prisons. Smith was not simply embedded with the military. He operated independently and at great personal risk to report from inside the war. The heroes of his story are the translators, guides, and ordinary citizens who helped him find the truth and they provided the key to understanding why the West failed to deliver peace and democracy.

In the United States, the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor. The names, faces, and heroic acts of its recipients are shared with the world. This book profiles warriors who have not received notice, but whose unselfish acts of courage in the heat of battle are just as compelling. His accounts highlight the heroism of those who placed their lives at risk and some who made the ultimate sacrifice to assure the safety of their fellow Marines.

"[Relates the] story of Mohammed Gulab, the Pashtun warrior who defied the Taliban and saved the life of American hero and Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell."--Provided by publisher.