IP is over the quota
IP is over the quota
"Victory In Iraq: How America Won" by Duncan L. Hunter is a very good read. It is especially good in the fact that it provides numerous accounts of how our dedicated men and women in the armed forces served heroically and deserve the praise and gratitude we've given those who served in the past, such as our WWII veterans. The book has so many accounts with names, units and nomenclatures, that it is difficult to keep them all separate, but you don't need to. Realize that the personal stories collected in this volume are representative of many others who served before, alongside, and after those in this book. Hunter, who was Chairman of the House of Representatives, Armed Services Committee, and who also had two sons that served in Iraq with the Army's 4th Stryker Brigade and the 1st Marine Division, had a unique perspective on both what was going on with the fighting in Iraq and the bickering, arguing and such going on in Washington D.C.
The book does get into the politics involved with the war in Iraq, and if you are a liberal, you probably won't like some of what Hunter wrote. If you lean toward the conservative side, you will find yourself liking Hunter's positions and writing more. However, I don't care what your political preference or views, do not let political stands get in the way of reading about the brave men and women who faced death (and many didn't just face it, they died) and did their duty, regardless of political affiliation. This story really is about them, and how they achieved their goals in Iraq and won the war.
As I said, there are many names and units listed in this book, and you will find the stories about these individuals that worked as a unit to accomplish the tasks set before them are well researched and documented. The book contains 377 end notes for those who might want to follow up on some of Hunter's research. There is also a brief history of U.S. Army deployments in Iraq and an Index as back matter. In the front and back there are a few pages of color photographs, and there are black and white photos throughout the rest of the text that add to the book.
I think this is an important book honoring those who served, and for anyone who wants to know what we did in Iraq. Not what we were told about from those sitting in Washington D.C., but what those doing the fighting actually did and achieved. I'm very glad Hunter made these stories and this information available. A sincere thanks to all those who shared their stories for this book, and all the others who served in our armed forces.
Alain Burrese, J.D. is a writer, speaker, and mediator who teaches how to live, take action, and get things done through the Warrior's Edge. He is an expert on conflict and mediates and teaches conflict resolution and negotiation. He is a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and a current martial arts instructor. You can find out more about Alain at http://www.burrese.com/
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