To Quell the Korengal, Darren Shadix
To Quell the Korengal, Darren Shadix
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To Quell the Korengal

Author: Darren Shadix

Narrator: James Anderson Foster

Unabridged: 9 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/12/2017


Synopsis

In 2007, the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade posted to northeastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province. Battle Company, the best within the Brigade, was assigned the toughest Area of Operations. It was called the Korengal Valley. During their fifteen-month tour, Battle Company saw more combat than any unit since Vietnam.

Raw and unapologetic, To Quell The Korengal is a first-hand account of life on the front lines. Written by a grunt on the ground, it is rife with gun fights, grueling foot patrols, a villainous company commander, the austere routines of the American soldier, and the kind of humor only found in war.

Though equally appealing to combat-hardened listeners, the story is told in a manner any civilian can comprehend. It was the author's wish that the book could serve as a bridge of understanding for a veteran's wife or mom, or anyone curious about the conflict and sacrifices of our nation's troops.

About Darren Shadix

Darren Shadix served in the U.S. Army for seven years. He was immediately assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vicenza, Italy (for which his jealous Drill Sergeant smoked him). He fought in Operation Enduring Freedom VIII, in Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Among his accolades are the Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal with Valor.

He was honorably discharged in 2013 and pursued a career in government contracting, working as part of the security force that protected the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Having spent over three and a half years in Afghanistan, he hopes to never set foot in said country again.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Clive phillips on February 17, 2018

An absolute "Must read!" This is a well written,if sometimes littered with American slang,and eye opening book. Leftards and libtards will hate it but patriots with open minds will see what life in Afghanistan was really like for troops. They were lambs led to slaughter but they never gave up and eve......more

Goodreads review by Ange on December 06, 2016

Great anecdotal summary of life in action in one of the most dangerous valleys in the world. Very raw, captivating and also very humorous at times. If you're interested in the day-to-day life in heavy modern day combat, and if you enjoy documentaries such a Restrepo and Korengal, I highly recommend......more

Goodreads review by Doug Lucas on March 07, 2019

What a story!!! Wow. The good Sgt. (I’m assuming he finally got his promotion paperwork) has an amazing story to tell and boy can he tell it. This man can WRITE! I have never read a first hand account of combat this well written. He really puts you there in the thick of it and it’s the most honest, p......more

Goodreads review by Kenneth R. Carlton on September 08, 2022

Perfect rendition…read this book Getting shot at everyday for a year certainly changed me….I wish I’d had this book before I came home. Shadix is one of the best communicators to come out of the Afghanistan War. I was lucky to have highly competent Officers in my chain of command. Huey Gunships RVN 1969......more

Goodreads review by Christopher Wirth on April 27, 2019

Outstanding Read A true "Grunts eye view" of the war in Afghanistan. A MUST read by anyone interested in modern infantry combat against a determined insurgency. Darren Shadix is a Great American.......more