Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10
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Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Marcus Luttrell (Author), Patrick Robinson (Author), Kevin T. Collins (Narrator),
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Four US Navy SEALS departed one clear night in early July 2005 for the mountainous Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a reconnaissance mission. Their task was to document the activity of an al Qaeda leader rumored to have a small army in a Taliban stronghold. Five days later, only one of those Navy SEALS made it out alive.

This is the story of the only survivor of Operation Redwing, SEAL team leader Marcus Luttrell, and the extraordinary firefight that led to the largest loss of life in American Navy SEAL history. His squadmates fought valiantly beside him until he was the only one left alive, blasted by an RPG into a place where his pursuers could not find him. Over the next four days, terribly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell crawled for miles through the mountains and was taken in by sympathetic villagers who risked their lives to keep him safe from surrounding Taliban warriors.

A born and raised Texan, Marcus Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training, where he and his fellow SEALs discovered what it took to join the most elite of the American special forces, to a fight in the desolate hills of Afghanistan for which they never could have been prepared. His account of his squadmates' heroism and mutual support renders an experience for which two of his squadmates were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for combat heroism that is both heartrending and life-affirming. In this rich chronicle of courage and sacrifice, honor and patriotism, Marcus Luttrell delivers a powerful narrative of modern war.

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  1. Listening Length
    14 hours and 17 minutes
  2. Author
    Marcus Luttrell, see all
  3. Narrator
    Kevin T. Collins
  4. Audible release date
    May 1, 2012
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Hachette Audio
  7. ASIN
    B007Z96MMO
  8. Version
    Unabridged
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    Audiobook
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Listening Length 14 hours and 17 minutes
Author Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson
Narrator Kevin T. Collins
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 01, 2012
Publisher Hachette Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B007Z96MMO
Best Sellers Rank #3,520 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#3 in Afghan & Iraq War Biographies (Audible Books & Originals)
#3 in Afghan War
#37 in American Military History

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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A Tragic Loss That Did Not Have To Be
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A Tragic Loss That Did Not Have To Be
The SAT phone used in an attempt to contact "HQ" for assistance was a Uridium SAT phone. The company went bankrupt in 1999 (try Google search); DOD funded in excess of 300 million dollars to "make the company work" because of the ongoing contracts with the Uridium company. It is well known, the SAT phone was poor and often did not function; the requirement to press in excess of 15 keys to connect made the task even more time consuming.During Operation Anaconda, the SEAL team atop Takur Ghar could not connect to Bagram AB, but had to call the duty officer in Norfolk, VA. All this while taking fire.In short, DOD contributed to the disaster by not providing these outstanding Americans with the communication required.I know, because I used a Thuraya SAT phone during my time working in Paktia and Khwost Provinces in 2003. Others who had the Uridium SAT phone would constantly complain..and as such, would ask to use my SAT phone.A tragic loss that did not have to happen..
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Elbori
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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I really enjoyed reading Marcus Lutrell's story. The in-depth explanation of what SEALs go through in their training is a good lead up to what he experienced in OP Redwings where he lost his best friends in battle after they literally bravely fought until their last breath and last ounce of possible strength. Yeah he may seem a bit cocky in his story but realize we need brave hardened troops to keep us safe from the enemy.

The invincible SEALs in the end are only human, and we all have limits in this flesh. And I don't mean that as an insult, just that we can and will make mistakes, and that life is beautiful and also fragile, so we should cherish it. However, great story of courage under fire and determination to win.

After reading those words "MARCUS, HELP ME, PLEASE HELP ME!" I could almost hear it for myself and can understand why those words will forever haunt Marcus. Very heart wrenching.
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Tooncesmom
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping and Compelling Account
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2012
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I was gifted with this book by my son, and I'm so glad I read it because it is the kind of story that stays with you long after the last page is turned. In fact, I've found myself checking Face book, the Boots Campaign, YouTube and elsewhere to gather more information about this courageous and outstanding man...Marcus Luttrell. Thank you for your service seems trite acknowledgment for the heroism and sacrifice of our brave Navy SEALs, but it needs to be said. Better stated: Thank you for your endurance, your God-given talents, dedication and zeal to help make our country and its citizens free from the oppressive zealots who would kill us in their misguided mission to annihilate the Great Satan.

Lone Survivor is the true story of Operation Redwing and the lost heroes of SEAL Team 10. But it is more. The book opens with Marcus Luttrell's mission to personally meet the families of his dead comrades; not just his close brothers who were part of the mission, but also of the 16 heroes who came to rescue Marcus and his mates and who were shot down in their helicopter.

The second part of the book details Marcus' early years, his training to become a SEAL while still a teenager, and later the actual training that took place in Coronado, CA and elsewhere. The degree of difficulty of SEAL training is explained in clear detail; out of well over one hundred men, only a handful will have the stamina and mental fortitude to finish. (Luttrell explains that the body can stand almost any punishment, but the battle between success or failure is in the mind.)

Finally, after weeks and months of physical training, marksmanship, guidance and other tactical courses, the newly minted SEALs are pinned and ready to go. The final part of Lone Survivor deals with Operation Redwing and the betrayal of Petty Officers Marcus and his buddies Danny Dietz and Matthew Axelman and Lt. Michael Murphy. Also detailed is the story of Marcus Luttrell's survival, thanks in part to his overwhelming need to relate the last days of his group and in a larger part to the Pashtun villagers who protected him from the Taliban.

Luttrell and his co-author, Patrick Robinson, have penned a gripping story of courageous men and one particular man's courage against near impossible odds. This is not the type of book I normally choose, but I found it enthralling, horrifying and so gripping I couldn't put it down.

Lone Survivor has more than 1500 reviews; I doubt mine will add noticeably to them, but I have to say I found the book very engagingly written, and since Luttrell's views are similar to my own, not at all off-putting as some reviewers have commented. Also, as a published author who has checked, double, triple and quadruple checked my own manuscripts, let me say that no matter how many times you reread your work, errors get through. There was nothing in Lone Survivor that gave me an instant's pause.
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Amber Haze
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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My boyfriend is obsessed with this book it has so much information and he loves the movie so this was perfect for him !!
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Shield2717
4.0 out of 5 stars Despite the horrible amount of blasphemy, a great read about America's greatest men
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013
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First, Marcus Luttrell is an amazing American and I support what he did and what he does 100%. I’ve been deployed to Afghanistan where I became friends with several US Navy SEALS and can honestly say IMHO that they are the greatest American’s out there. They’re humble, respectful, devoted, honorable, intelligent, and very friendly. So I’m familiar with their culture and love and respect them more than any group of individuals. I’ve never met Marcus Luttrell, but feel like I have meeting his other Trident brothers. That being said, his story of his journey through Bootcamp, BUDs, and Operation Redwing was very enjoyable and detailed. I really appreciated how and what he wrote. He bashes liberals left and right in the book, which is greatly appreciated and needed. The liberals are the ones killing American soldiers, not the Taliban. I remember being in Afghanistan hearing everyone saying that they are scared more of their own country than the Afghans. The liberal media and politicians need to stay out of the way and let the warriors do what they need to do to protect this great nation. I am super proud of Marcus Luttrell for hammering this into the readers over and over again.

I love all his analogies in the book. Most people probably hate them, but being from Texas raised by a redneck dad that speaks in a similar manner…it made me smile and laugh. It’s just part of the Texas charm I guess and if you don’t like it, then shut up.

What made me give this book four stars was the ridiculous amount of blasphemy used. Every page seems to have God’s name in vain. I cringed every time I came to it in the book and was enraged by it. Marcus proclaims that he is a man of God, but what kind of man of God talks like that? It made no sense whatsoever. I understand the feeling of losing friends and being in situations where you’re fired at by crazy muslim fanatics, but there is no cause for using the Lord’s name in vain.

Despite the blasphemy in the book, Marcus is a true example of what a man should be like today and what America needs more of in the form of leadership at every level. I can’t wait to see this movie and so mad it’s not coming out earlier. Bravo and keep on fighting.
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Ricardo López Figueroa
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivery
Reviewed in Mexico on July 23, 2022
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The delivery in time. Great book to read in your break.
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Moreno
5.0 out of 5 stars Mor
Reviewed in Spain on December 14, 2023
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Buen libro y rapida entrega
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Henry 2211
5.0 out of 5 stars Never Quit
Reviewed in Italy on September 19, 2018
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La storia della sfortunata operazione “Red Wings” raccontata dall’unico superstite. Avvincente anche se bisogna un po’ lavorare sulla traduzione di alcuni termini slang....
Consigliato a chi ha amche apprezzato il film senza (come me) riuscire veramente a comprendere la decisione che ha “fatto” la storia.
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Sachin nikam
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow incredible book for motivation
Reviewed in India on September 13, 2018
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This book realize me what the price of life one year before I am just a internet user and now I am a successful blogger now I am never district anywhere I watch movie and also read the book this is true inspiration for me and why us forces top in the world because of their sacrifices for world they fight for world not only for USA this brave mans have golden heart because they don't kill unarmed mans and boy if they kill them and go to base know one can find what they did but that golden and brave heart mans decide to leave them but that people are talibani and 100+ man going to kill that navy seal but they still fight and that afagani man prove that humanity still alive everywhere in the world LONE SURRVIOR this book change my life it's awesome . We never forgotten that died brave mans in Afghanistan . I love us forces I am indian but still I love us forces
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big_diddy
5.0 out of 5 stars must read
Reviewed in Australia on March 10, 2023
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Absolutely encapsulating book I could not put it down. Amazing true story that is hard to comprehend at time. Recommend
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