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  • Outlaw Platoon

  • Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan
  • By: Sean Parnell, John Bruning
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (438 ratings)
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Outlaw Platoon

By: Sean Parnell, John Bruning
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Summary

In combat, men measure up. Or don't. There are no second chances.

In this vivid account of the U.S. Army's legendary 10th Mountain Division's heroic stand in the mountains of Afghanistan, Captain Sean Parnell shares an action-packed and highly emotional true story of triumph, tragedy, and the extraordinary bonds forged in battle.

At 24 years of age, U.S. Army Ranger Sean Parnell was named commander of a forty-man elite infantry platoon - a unit that came to be known as the Outlaws - and was tasked with rooting out Pakistan-based insurgents from a mountain valley along Afghanistan's eastern frontier. Parnell and his men assumed they would be facing a ragtag bunch of civilians, but in May 2006 what started out as a routine patrol through the lower mountains of the Hindu Kush became a brutal ambush. Barely surviving the attack, Parnell's men now realized that they faced the most professional and seasoned force of light infantry the U.S. Army had encountered since the end of World War II.

What followed was 16 months of close combat, over the course of which the platoon became Parnell's family: from Staff Sergeant Greg Greeson, the wise, chain-smoking veteran who never lost his cool; to Specialist Robert Pinholt, a buttoned-down conservative with the heart of a warrior and the mind of an economist; to Staff Sergeant Phil Baldwin, the platoon's voice of calm and reason, a man who sacrificed everything following the events of 9/11 - career, home, financial stability - to serve his country. But the cost of battle was high for these men: Over 80 percent were wounded in action, putting their casualty rate among the highest since Gettysburg, and not all of them made it home.

A searing and unforgettable story of friendship in battle, Outlaw Platoon brings to life the intensity and raw emotion of those 16 months, showing how the fight reshaped the lives of Parnell and his men and how the love and faith they found in one another ultimately kept them alive.

This audiobook is enhanced with a downloadable PDF containing photographs from the hardcover edition.

©2012 Sean Parnell (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishers

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Excellent Listen

This is the first Army genre Audiobook I've listened in a while and what a listen it was. The narrator done this book justice and kept the flow of the book perfectly running without me feeling bored as it was so action packed.

I feel so sorry for some if not all the character with what they went through the one part that really got to me was the male bitch ( you'll understand when you get to the part ) I was angry and devastated.

These guys as well as other serving members of the armed forces have done their country proud and should hold their heads up high. Hopefully all the people involved got help once their tour was over and weren't screwed over like most service members when they return with injuries or PTSD.

I'd highly recommend this Audiobook and I'll definitely listen to this one more than once.

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A Must Listen!

Having read/listened to several war accounts about Afghanistan I didn’t really expect too much from this book. However, the tale of Outlaw Platoon was gripping, humorous and heartbreaking in equal measure - helped in no small part by the very good narrator’s interpretation. This listen left me wanting more and I would definitely urge anyone to listen to it.

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What a Great Account of the Brave Men

“TOTAL AWESTRUCK “ I feel so humbled.What they done was ly inspiring
Brave,Controlled and BRITISH

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Much more than I expected

Good stories are hard to find, even in war. Yet this story was a real pleasure to listen to from the get-go. Ive read and heard a hundred and one action packed war stories and its the honest accounts, the deep personal struggles in the face of great adversity that I find the most interesting. Children torn apart by war dying in your arms. How does one move on from such horrors? Its not just another 'We were in combat' stories. Its intense, tragic, richly expressed and beautifully written (in my opinion). Ray Porter narrates this like no other too, which is a big plus. If you like this I also highly recommend 'The Trident' by Jason Redman or 'Shantaram' by Gregory David Roberts. Life is too short to be reading duds. Enjoy.

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Emotional rollercoaster

Thought provoking, emotional and at times brings a smile to your face.

Ray Porters brilliant narration brings this story alive.

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Compelling story

This audiobook had me drawn in from the start, a true depiction of the courage and bravery by those who served. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of life during this period.

The narration was on point, weirdly had me laughing given the sometimes dry sense of humour conveyed during the story.

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Best audio book I have listened to

An incredible story brought o life by a narrator whose manor, voices and tonality take directly into the action of the most prolific story I have heard, this is an absolute must listen..

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What a story

What an amazing book… that last chapter was exceptional.

Honestly I never stopped listening to it. It kept me on the edge of my seat.

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Interesting events, but too American.

Very interesting events are recounted clearly and it is compelling, but far too much emotion and Hoorar for me.

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Honest, real and a page turner.

Told in such a honest way. You feel for the troops and Afghanistan. Well worth the read. The only thing that disappointed me was finishing it.

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