Outlaw Platoon - Sean Parnell & John Bruning

Outlaw Platoon

By Sean Parnell & John Bruning

  • Release Date: 2012-02-28
  • Genre: History
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 2,218 Ratings

Description

A riveting story of American fighting men, Outlaw Platoon is Lieutenant Sean Parnell’s stunning personal account of the legendary U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division’s heroic stand in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Acclaimed for its vivid, poignant, and honest recreation of sixteen brutal months of nearly continuous battle in the deadly Hindu Kesh, Outlaw Platoon is a Band of Brothers or We Were Soldiers Once and Young for the early 21st century—an action-packed, highly emotional true story of enormous sacrifice and bravery.

A magnificent account of heroes, renegades, infidels, and brothers, it stands with Sebastian Junger’s War as one of the most important books to yet emerge from the heat, smoke, and fire of America’s War in Afghanistan.

Reviews

  • When thank you for your service has real meaning.

    5
    By Mwynn2878
    I was a USAF fighter pilot during the Cold War. I joke that I wasn’t in the military I was in the Air Force. Men and women on the pointy end have earned some get out of jail free cards and patience and forgiveness from everyone that wasn’t. Sean Parnell has helped me begin to see the lower right corner. His journey to becoming a servant leader is truly inspiring and a great template for anyone wanting to lead. I enjoy his fiction but his history with Outlaw company will make me a better leader, friend, and human. Thank you.
  • War, honor, sacrifice & Brother’s bonded by love for each other.

    5
    By Tracer.
    A gripping account of the war in Afghanistan brought on by the terrorist attack on 9/11 that killed over 2,000 innocent Americans.
  • Amazing

    5
    By JesusCrd101
    As someone who currently serves in Bravo 2-87, this book reminds me of the dedication of those before and aspire many to achieve a sliver of what these great men did.
  • Powerful. Must read

    5
    By luvbirf
    Speechless
  • Well written story of the best of American individuals.

    5
    By nickbraun1
    Great and humbling reading.
  • Story of Combat and Brotherhood at its best

    5
    By RideCamelRide
    I read nightly to help me fall asleep and I solely read about war, mainly conflict in the Middle East, as its an incredible weight that soldiers who have been in combat carry for the rest of their lives. This book will be the reason I re-up to give and serves as these men did. I’m a far better soldier and leader after reading this thank you.
  • Outlaw platoon

    5
    By Astralagus
    Where do we get such men? Excellent!
  • Awesome

    3
    By Hahdbeinangwwjnabs
    Amazing story of what them Men went through
  • Outlaw Platoon

    4
    By GB Flower
    This a very well written book. If this depicts the attitude and commitment of the real American soldier, their enemies must take note of this dedication and reconsider taking them on!
  • Beyond amazing

    5
    By Yessi Mejia
    Outlaw platoon was definitely touching and inspiring. One of the best books I've read and for sure could not put the book down. It touched my heart and soul in ways I never thought to be touched. Forever in my heart the men that died for our country and gave their all to the very last and to those that went home safely, as well forever in my heart. God Bless you all for this amazing book.