A Night in the Pech Valley A Memoir of a Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terrorism (Audible Audio Edition) Grant McGarry Corey M Snow Tantor Audio Books
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A Night in the Pech Valley is Grant McGarry's account of what it takes to become an Army Ranger and what life is like in the 75th Ranger Regiment. More importantly, it is about an operation in the most dangerous terrain for US forces anywhere in the world. The Pech Valley is surrounded by Taliban-filled mountains on the Pakistan border in the Kunar Province, where the mountain peaks push 10,000 feet. On the night of August 18, 2010, a platoon of Army Rangers were on a direct action raid to capture or kill a high value target, and this is the story of the Rangers who ferociously fought through the night and into the next morning. A Night in the Pech Valley is dedicated to Army Ranger, SPC Christopher Shane Wright, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Pech Valley on the morning of August 19th, 2010.
A Night in the Pech Valley A Memoir of a Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terrorism (Audible Audio Edition) Grant McGarry Corey M Snow Tantor Audio Books
I've read over 85 war books and A Night in the Pech Valley ranks as one of the best in its attention to detail.update: 1/1/2016
A Night In The Pech Valley is turning out to be better than I expected. As I have mentioned, the attention to detail in this memoir is speculator! Every bit of information is vividly decribed as the author takes us through Ranger School, a few of his childish behaviours, then the battles he and his comrades faced in Kunar Province.
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A Night in the Pech Valley A Memoir of a Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terrorism (Audible Audio Edition) Grant McGarry Corey M Snow Tantor Audio Books Reviews
A detailed story of this Ranger's military career from school, through enlistment, training, deployment & returning home. The focus is on one particular mission but has much more to offer. A really worthwhile story to read.
This one is one that you can't put down. I found myself trying to read it on the way to and from work! Incredibly well-told story of the warriors from the 75th Ranger Regiment. Well done, Grant.
My favorite excerpt from the book
"After making the promise, I took Wright's nine fully loaded magazines of 5.56 that were still on his kit and swapped them out with the mags on my kit. My promise to Wright and to myself was to shoot every one of Wright's bullets before I went home and to kill as many terrorists as I could. This is what he would have done and I can say without a doubt that this is what he wanted me to do."
If you want a book ghost written for a celebrity general, then keep looking.
But if you want a first hand account how the US Army Rangers create and deploy elite soldiers, then this is your book.
You will feel like you are right there, in the dust, with tracers ripping through the sky, sweat dripping down, heart pumping.
Do your chores early, because once you start reading, you won't be able to put this book down.
This is a chronicle by an infantrymen. It is devoid of "filler" and extraneous facts and political views. It is the very essence of how life is for someone who earned the C.I.B. Written in the vernacular of men who have experienced combat, The subject matter is written raw , as was experienced.
If one has a true interest in, or just curious about actual modern combat this is for you. If you have preconceptions about what soldiers lives are about, be prepared to be challenged.
Great book. One thing I liked in particular is that, while it takes place among the ranks of the military, I saw the parallels and application of the Ranger philosophy to civilian life. On one level it is a book about focus, dedication, keeping your head in the game, executing objectives, and getting results. Sometimes there will be setbacks; however, those are to be expected and do not deter one from his ultimate objective getting the job done. It’s no wonder that soldiers transition so well into management positions within a company. They are professional problem solvers.
For example, there are several parts in a NITPV where the soldiers either get injured, make a mistake themselves, or find themselves in less than desirable circumstances, surrounded by the enemy. The calm resilience that they display in taking the steps to remedy and advance their positions is an inspiration to anyone who’s ever had a problem, which is everyone.
It’s a book about discipline and what it takes to succeed. It makes you want to approach your work and life with the same discipline, focus and enthusiasm of an Army Ranger; to have that passion and pride in the execution of your job, no matter what it is. I found myself trying to apply the Creed to situations in my own life. At times, we all have a tendency to let the obstacles in our path intimidate us and take our head out of the game while we have a pity party for ourselves. But it’s reading about lives like these that are a good reminder to push forward and meet the challenges that we face head on.
On the surface it is a fantastic and honest take on modern warfare. Beneath the surface it’s a book on effective living.
Although members of my family have fought in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, Iraq and Afghanistan, I must confess that I myself am not a military veteran. This is why it is important to me that the men and women who have served their country continue to publish their memoirs so that the rest of us may, to the best of the authors' abilities, learn about their experiences and vicariously insert ourselves into their battles.
Sergeant McGarry's "A Night In the Pech Valley" continues this fine tradition.
The book is an expressive retelling of the author's military experience beginning with his decision-making process as he makes the decision to serve his country, continuing into basic training and the Ranger selection process, his deployments to Iraq and culminating in his deployments to Afghanistan, concluding with a harrowing night-time battle in the Pech Valley. Sergeant McGarry's descriptive recollection of his experiences brought his story very close to home. I would highly recommend reading this book.
I have the privilege of knowing a serving member of the 75th Ranger regiment with multiple tours in the sand. Obviously he cannot tell me much nor would I ask. This book is a poignant description of how I picture the Rangers and know in my heart that they are truly the best of our young men. I thank the author for allowing me a glimpse into the brotherhood. Well written "All the Way"
I've read over 85 war books and A Night in the Pech Valley ranks as one of the best in its attention to detail.
update 1/1/2016
A Night In The Pech Valley is turning out to be better than I expected. As I have mentioned, the attention to detail in this memoir is speculator! Every bit of information is vividly decribed as the author takes us through Ranger School, a few of his childish behaviours, then the battles he and his comrades faced in Kunar Province.
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