Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat: Medal of Honor

On July 13, 2008, a small group of American soldiers found themselves surrounded by hundreds of Taliban fighters. Outnumbered and outgunned, they fought back with incredible courage and determination. The battle of Wanat was one of the most intense battles in the Afghanistan War, and it earned the Medal of Honor for two of the soldiers who fought there.

Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat: Medal of Honor is a gripping account of the battle, told by the soldiers who fought there. The book takes readers inside the minds of these young men as they faced unimaginable danger. It is a story of courage, heroism, and sacrifice, and it is a powerful reminder of the price of freedom.

Ryan Pitts: Afghanistan: A Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat (Medal of Honor Book 2)

by Michael P. Spradlin

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	48682 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	113 pages

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The Battle of Wanat

The battle of Wanat took place in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan. A small group of American soldiers was stationed at a remote outpost called Wanat. The outpost was surrounded by mountains, and it was a prime target for the Taliban.

On July 13, 2008, the Taliban launched a massive attack on Wanat. The soldiers at the outpost were outnumbered and outgunned, but they fought back with incredible determination. The battle lasted for hours, and it was a bloody affair. In the end, the Taliban were defeated, but not before they had killed nine American soldiers.

The Medal of Honor

Two of the soldiers who fought at Wanat were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States. Sergeant Dakota Meyer and Specialist Ben Keating were both recognized for their incredible courage and heroism during the battle.

Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the initial Taliban attack. He single-handedly fought off dozens of Taliban fighters, and he saved the lives of several of his comrades. Keating was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a later attack on the outpost. He led a counterattack that drove the Taliban back, and he saved the lives of several more soldiers.

Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat: Medal of Honor

Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat: Medal of Honor is a gripping account of the battle of Wanat, told by the soldiers who fought there. The book is a powerful reminder of the courage, heroism, and sacrifice of the American soldiers who serve in Afghanistan.

If you are interested in learning more about the battle of Wanat, I highly recommend reading Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat: Medal of Honor. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Ryan Pitts: Afghanistan: A Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat (Medal of Honor Book 2)

by Michael P. Spradlin

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	48682 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	113 pages

FREE