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A review by xxstefaniereadsxx
Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor by Clinton Romesha
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0
I bought this book a while ago, and had left it sitting on my shelf for a while. I am making an effort to move through my unread books this year, and after watching the Medal of Honor series on Netflix, (I think it was Netflix, maybe it was Hulu), I heard the first hand stories of some of those involved in this fiasco at COP Keating. I knew this book was going to hurt my feelings, and DID IT. I cannot imagine why anyone thought it was a good or reasonable idea to place COP Keating in the location that it was in. I cannot imagine having to serve months on end in that environment, in that hell hole. I cannot believe the leadership and how these guys were shafted in the way they were. Romesha and all those he served with are amazing guys, and their resolve impressed me beyond measure. I can understand his feelings when he says he feels like he was just doing his job and felt like his Medal of Honor belonged to everyone that was there fighting that day. The whole thing was nerve wracking and exceptional. I would love to meet all of the guys that made it through this battle. I think everyone should read this book and get a firm grasp on the concept of never giving up and doing everything you can to save your brothers. It was a truly touching book, and one of the best I have read in a long time.