War

By Sebastian Junger

Subjects: Afghan war, 2001-2021, Physiological aspects, Afghan War, 2001-, United States. Army. Airborne Brigade, 173rd, United states, army, regimental histories, Large type books, New York Times bestseller, nyt:hardcover-nonfiction=2010-05-30, War, psychological aspects, Afghan war, 2001-, American Personal narratives, Psychological aspects, United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 2nd, United States, Combat, War and society, War, Soldiers, Campaigns, Afghan War, 2001-2021

Description: Junger, author of "The Perfect Storm," turns his brilliant and empathetic eye to the reality of combat in this on-the-ground account that follows a single platoon through a 15-month tour of duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley.