Not a Good Day to Die

The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda

De: Sean Naylor

Narrado por: John Henry Cox

At dawn on March 2, 2002, America's first major battle of the 21st century began. Over 200 soldiers of the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Division flew into Afghanistan's Shah-i-Kotvalley - and into the mouth of a buzz saw. They were about to pay a bloody price for strategic, high-level miscalculations that underestimated the enemy's strength and willingness to fight.

Now, award-winning journalist Sean Naylor, an eyewitness to the battle, details the failures of military intelligence and planning and vividly portrays the astonishing heroism of these young, untested US soldiers. Denied the extra support with which they trained, these troops nevertheless proved their worth in brutal combat and prevented an American military disaster.

©2005 Sean Naylor (P)2007 AudioGO Ltd.

Riveting

Fascinating account of a complex and important battle in the early months of the war in Afghanistan. Great narration, riveting story.

Fantastic book.

Great book and a great overall history of the beginning of the GWOT. Sure John Chapman doesn't receive the credit he deserves but the book was written before everything was declassified. If you read this and want to continue the TRUE story of what happened in the Battle of Takur Ghar then read or listen to Alone at Dawn.

Good Story

I was one of Butler's men and this story covered the broad strokes well. It definitely took me back and during the opening chapter I felt like I was back on that CH47 headed into the fight.

3rd Read

This is the 3rd book I've listened to or read on Operation Anaconda. This being the only book written by a non-sof member, I really appreciated the external perspective and due diligence performed by the author to pull the info from every corner of the op. Naylor displayed a deep understanding of the community, more so than I'd expect from an outsider anyway. Absolutely worth the read.

Required reading for every staff officer

Not a story about people like Band of Brothers, etc. if that is what you seek there are other books. If you are looking at how decisions are made, staff operations, all bound by political constraints then this is your book. Excellent audiobook.

Great book on the war in Afghanistan

I am finding that there are a lot of good books being written about the Afghanistan war. People really need to hear these stories to appreciate what our soldiers have been going through, not only fighting the enemy, but also their leadership. The news media has stopped digging for the truth, which they abused in Vietnam, so the American public has the perception that our military leadership is mission driven, and not vying for promotions, at the expense of their men.

Fantastic

Absolutely the best account of OP Anaconda and Robert’s Ridge. This is a well told story of courageous soldiers, a few great leaders and some absolutely PsOS leaders.

Incredible

This was an experience! I, a marine 0311, has read the mission, the men, and me every year for guidance principles and operation anaconda have been the most researched operation that I have conducted. This was an important story to listen to to understand all sides of the operational task force they had to conduct this operation. You must take the time and listen to the story for its principles can guide any young leader and any experience warfighter to prepare themselves in whatever operation that is in store for them. Nonetheless the most important guiding principle in the story is always understand the guy on the ground.

God save our troops from swinging d**k politics!

Slow setup. Great listen.
Officers or not... The majority mentioned in this book deserved to be busted down to E1. It details all of the reasons why I the degree doesn't also come with common sense. I'll take the enlisted Chief Warrant Officer, Captain, or Major over a 30 year desk General any day of the week.

Good information about Operation

Author seem to be negative towards the SEALs community. All neg no pos. About Navy.