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Ron Martz Jason Conroy Heavy Metal (Paperback)
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- Publication Name
- Heavy Metal
- Book Title
- Heavy Metal : a Tank Company's Battle to Baghdad
- Title
- Heavy Metal
- Subtitle
- A Tank Company's Battle to Baghdad
- Format
- Perfect
- ISBN-10
- 1574888579
- EAN
- 9781574888577
- ISBN
- 9781574888577
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Incorporated
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Military / General, Military / United States, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Military
- Release Date
- 01/04/2006
- Release Year
- 2006
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Item Length
- 9.8in
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
- Language
- English
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Item Width
- 5.9in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
About this product
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During the Iraq War, coauthor Capt. Jason Conroy commanded Charlie Company, which was part of Task Force 1-64, 2d Brigade Combat Team, part of the U.S. Army's 3d Infantry Division. A tank unit equipped with mammoth M1A1 Abrams tanks, Conroy's company was literally at the tip of the U.S. Army's spear and one of the first elements into Baghdad. Veteran journalist Ron Martz was embedded in Charlie Company. Together, from the unique perspective of an armor unit that was in nearly continuous combat for four straight weeks, Conroy and Martz tell the unvarnished story of what went right and what went deadly wrong in Iraq. Conroy and his soldiers were able to overcome supply shortages, intelligence failures, and miserable weather to battle their way into downtown Baghdad, a place where they were told they would never have to fight. Heavy Metal evaluates the Army's performance, including its use of tactics that were developed during the war but for which the soldiers had never trained. Through the exciting personal stories of the young troopers of Charlie Company - who experienced a very different war from what was seen back home on TV - Heavy Metal tells us much about the qualities of today's American soldier, about twenty-first-century desert and urban warfare, and about how the Army should prepare to fight future wars.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potomac Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1574888579
ISBN-13
9781574888577
eBay Product ID (ePID)
51564750
Product Key Features
Book Title
Heavy Metal : a Tank Company's Battle to Baghdad
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Topic
Military / General, Military / United States, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Military
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.9in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ds79.764.U6c66 2005
Reviews
It is a story from the commander's perspective, how he prepared his company, what the company expected, how they fought, and what he thinks his unit accomplished. But more than a military report, it is a story of the humanity and endeavor of men fighting for a cause in which they believe. It is also a tale of young soldiers in battle and the proud story of a famous division once again on the leading edge of our national policy. . . . Heavy Metal is the new gold standard for the junior leader's book. In it, you will find timeless principles and a realistic look at the future., It is a story from the commandere(tm)s perspective, how he prepared his company, what the company expected, how they fought, and what he thinks his unit accomplished. But more than a military report, it is a story of the humanity and endeavor of men fighting for a cause in which they believe. It is also a tale of young soldiers in battle and the proud story of a famous division once again on the leading edge of our national policy. . . . Heavy Metal is the new gold standard for the junior leadere(tm)s book. In it, you will find timeless principles and a realistic look at the future., Heavy Metal has all the elements of a successful novel--admirable heroes, terrific plot, exciting action, and valuable insights about motivation, dedication, and determination. What makes [it] so special is that it is rooted in reality and, for a nonfiction account, written in wonderfully engaging, escriptive prose., . . . .a relevant and timely text, written in the tradition of Platoon Leader . For the armor community, especially company grade officers seeking to understand leadership lessons not taught in the classroom, this book is both compelling and insightful., Captain Jason Conroy and veteran combat reporter Ron Martz have produced a powerful story of courage and flexibility by America's armored soldiers at war in Iraq., Shows the war from the fighting soldier's point of view. . . . This is an excellent book with great insight into how a tank company gets the job done. It proves that despite all the training and technology, no plan ever survives contact with the enemy and soldiers have to succeed on their training and critical thinking. Heavy Metal is not too technical for the average reader and is a must read for anyone in the armor branch.
Table of Content
List of IllustrationsPreface 1. Point Blank: The Battle for Mahmudiyah2. Rock of the Marne3. The Making of Charlie Company4. Operation Desert Spring5. The Wait in Kuwait6. Heavy Metal and Rock & Roll7. Sand and Fury8. Cobras Lead the Way9. The Night It Rained Mud10. The Battle for Najaf11. Checkpoint Charlie12. The Road to Baghdad13. Thunder Run I14. Sorting Things Out15. Thunder Run II16. Rooting out the Remnants17. Baghdad Bedlam and Other National Treasures18. Beyond Baghdad19. Epilogue Appendix: Charlie Company Roster and Vehicle AssignmentsGlossaryIndex
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2004-021630
Dewey Decimal
956.7044/342
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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