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"A vitally important story that needs to be understood by the public, and I cannot imagine an account that does it better justice that Romesha's." —Sebastian Junger, journalist and author of The Perfect Storm
“Red Platoon is sure to become a classic of the genre.”—Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers and In the Kingdom of Ice
The only comprehensive, firsthand account of the fourteen hour firefight at the Battle of Keating by Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha, for readers of Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden and Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell.
"'It doesn't get better.' To us, that phrase nailed one of the essential truths, maybe even the essential truth, about being stuck at an outpost whose strategic and tactical vulnerabilities were so glaringly obvious to every soldier who had ever set foot in that place that the name itself—Keating—had become a kind of backhanded joke."
In 2009, Clinton Romesha of Red Platoon and the rest of the Black Knight Troop were preparing to shut down Command Outpost (COP) Keating, the most remote and inaccessible in a string of bases built by the U.S. military in Nuristan and Kunar in the hope of preventing Taliban insurgents from moving freely back and forth between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Three years after its construction, the army was finally ready to concede what the men on the ground had known immediately: it was simply too isolated and too dangerous to defend.
On October 3, 2009, after years of constant smaller attacks, the Taliban finally decided to throw everything they had at Keating. The ensuing 14-hour battle—and eventual victory—cost 8 men their lives.
Red Platoon is the riveting first-hand account of the Battle of Keating, told by Romesha, who spearheaded both the defense of the outpost and the counter-attack that drove the Taliban back beyond the wire, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions.
- Sales Rank: #5986 in Books
- Published on: 2016-05-03
- Released on: 2016-05-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.25" h x 1.25" w x 6.38" l, 1.34 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 400 pages
Review
“This ranks among the best combat narratives written in recent decades, revealing Romesha as a brave and skilled soldier as well as a gifted writer… Romesha remains humble and self-effacing throughout, in a contrast with many other first-person battle accounts, and his powerful, action-packed book is likely to stand as a classic of the genre.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The book is riveting in its authentic detail…Romesha ably captures the daily dangers faced by these courageous American soldiers in Afghanistan.”—Kirkus Reviews
“[Romesha’s] account displays all the hallmarks of superlative wartime reporting: unflinching honesty; vivid, in-the-trenches description; and deeper reflections on the pathos of battle.” —Booklist
“[A] clear and expertly crafted account of an iconic fight during the Afghan War." —Library Journal
“[Red Platoon is] compelling and rich with detail into a world most of us will not experience. It will make readers really think about what soldiers go through for their country. Romesha is a great storyteller, knowing how to draw you in and leave you breathless.” —News and Sentinel
“I couldn’t recommend [this] book, RED PLATOON, any higher.” —Bill O'Reilly
“[A]n amazing read … a gripping account of men in desperate combat against an overwhelming enemy.” —The Tampa Bay Tribune
“[Romesha’s] experiences blaze the pages of his new memoir.” —Investor’s Business Daily
“The battle, from start to finish, is riveting. … I’m confident in saying that anyone who reads the full account — from the initial assault to the end of the attack — will be sucked into the action.” —Conservative Book Club
“RED PLATOON is an exceptional book … [a] meticulous and powerful telling of the 2009 battle at COP Keating in Afghanistan.” —Military.com
“It is a gripping read. It's something that will have you gasping as you hold your breath, rooting for Romesha and his comrades to prevail. More important, it is something that rises to the level of literature in its portrayal of a battle most Americans probably know nothing about, as a part of a war our country still seems to be struggling to understand.” —Grand Forks Herald
“What sets 'Red Platoon' apart is Romesha’s thoroughness in recounting the frantic scramble of events.” —Herald and News
“It is so well written you're likely to feel you're in the middle of the action…Red Platoon will make you marvel at the courage of our young men in the face of a much larger force and the stupidity of the generals who put them there.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune
"This compellingly candid detail written by Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha tells of the grisly tumult of The Battle of Keating through the rawest of lenses—his own." —Parade
"I read the first half of Red Platoon in one sitting and that night had such intense combat dreams that I actually thought twice about picking the book up again. In addition to being a superb soldier, Romesha is an utterly irresistible writer. I'm completely overwhelmed by what he has done with this book. The assault on Camp Keating is a vitally important story that needs to be understood by the public, and I cannot imagine an account that does it better justice that Romesha's." —Sebastian Junger, journalist and author of The Perfect Storm
“Rendered hour by hour and sometimes second by second, here is battle narrative the way it's supposed to be written. Gritty, plangent, and unflinching, Red Platoon is sure to become a classic of the genre. Through his courageous and no doubt painful act of remembrance, Romesha has done his comrades, indeed all of us, a great service—leaving an epitaph that will live through the ages.”—Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers and In the Kingdom of Ice
“Red Platoon is riveting. Like many who were in either Iraq, Afghanistan, or both, I often read books about the wars reluctantly, because it is hard to capture the essence of the experience. In my view Red Platoon is a brilliant book. Had Clint Romesha depicted the soldiers at Keating as a collection of steely-eyed warriors, their feat would have been impressive. Because he captures the reality of a collection of personalities as diverse as America itself, their courage is truly inspiring.” – General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army, Retired
“Red Platoon celebrates the most crucial aspect of military operations: the team. Clinton Romesha and the men of Black Knight Troop faced harrowing conditions and a determined enemy during the Battle for COP Keating, and in the process discovered exactly who they are. This account is an important tribute to everyone who fought, and especially to the eight Americans who on that day made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.” – Mark Owen, author of No Easy Day and No Hero
“Red Platoon exemplifies the courage and resiliency our country was founded on. Clint is a true brother and a man that I look up to.” –Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor Recipient and author of Into the Fire
"The men of Red Platoon and their actions at COP Keating deserve to be known. Clint Romesha's story takes hold from page one and makes you feel every inch of the battle, but it is the bond between soldiers that will stick with you. Red Platoon is on my list of the best books about the Afghan war." - Kevin Maurer, bestselling co-author of No Easy Day
"A visceral, heart-pounding account of men in close-quarter combat that is simply impossible to put down. Astonishingly intimate and beautifully written. A word of advice: don't start this book if you're planning on doing anything else for the next few hours." --Scott Anderson, author of Lawrence in Arabia
“Danger and death accompany combat. When unexpectedly surrounded and outnumbered by a Taliban enemy force, the stakes soared. Responses by the men of Keating were courageous. Led by Staff Sargent Clint Romesha, this band of brothers countered with supreme valor. This true story will make you proud of the American soldier. You will not want to put Red Platoon down.”—Colonel Bill Smullen, U.S. Army (Ret.)
About the Author
Former Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha enlisted in the Army in 1999. He deployed twice to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and once to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. At the time of the deadly attack on Combat Outpost (COP) Keating on Oct. 3, 2009, Staff Sgt. Romesha was assigned as a section leader for Bravo Troop, 3-61st Cavalry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He is the recipient of numerous awards and decorations, including the Medal of Honor, which has been received by only 12 others for the heroism they displayed while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. Romesha separated from the Army in 2011. He lives with his family in North Dakota.
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62 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
Outstanding retelling of a terrible event
By Doc
Red Platoon, like all such books of the USA's recent conflicts, was a tough read. I expect the prior generation had much the same feeling regarding books about the Vietnam War. Perhaps I simply know too many men and women who've fought in these conflicts. Either way, the books is fantastic.
Red Platoon first introduces the NCOs and officers of the platoon. Most of them were veterans of either Iraq of Afghanistan already, though few had been assigned to the same unit prior to being sent to COP Keating. COP Keating is accurately described as a wretched folly, mainly because of its completely indefensible position. When the members of Red Platoon arrive, ostensibly to shut down the base, they immediately realize their predicament.
Constant harassing by the Taliban confirmed the platoon's worst fears. They were literally vulnerable from every angle, and being at the bottom of the valley allowed the insurgents to target them with almost no risk of harm themselves. Red Platoon, along with White and Blue Platoons, settled into a sort of rhythm. They came to regard the steady attacks as just part of the routine of COP Keating. However, when a determined, large Taliban force some 300-strong decided to assault the outpost directly, it came as a terrible surprise. The men of Keating were outnumbered nearly 5:1, and the enemy applied the lessons they'd learned from all their minor attacks to focus on the defensive positions. The sudden attack put even these professional soldiers on their heels. The immediate collapse of the allied Afghan forces aided the enemy greatly. Once the insurgents penetrated the base itself, the men of Keating had to fall back to the Alamo.
This is not an easy read in terms of the subject matter. The almost clinical recounting pulls no punches. There is proper scorn heaped on those who established the outpost in the first place, especially for the reasons noted by the author. The situation regarding support and supply for the remote outpost makes it clear that the men of Keating were all but on their own. The thought is rather chilling, and one can hardly imagine that feeling. The author relates the last moments of many of those who were killed, some by snipers, some by heavy firepower concentrated by large numbers of Taliban.
The book is a fast read, but it's one to slow down intentionally while reading to absorb the impact of each stage of the battle. As an account of the events that culminated in the author receiving the Medal of Honor, this is a wonderful book for military supporters and those with loved ones in the military.
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful.
Engrossing tale of men under fire
By Brian Baker
Clinton Romesha’s “Red Platoon” is a compelling and engrossing story of a true event: the attack on his platoon’s position at an outpost in Afghanistan, a fight that resulted in his own award of the Medal of Honor.
In the spirit of “Lone Survivor”, “Black Hawk Down” and “American Sniper”, this true story is masterfully written and compelling, keeping this reader fully engaged from first page to last.
Combat Outpost Keating was a disaster waiting to happen. It was poorly situated, being near the bottom of a valley dominated by looming escarpments, and very close to a small village that provided potential staging points for the opposition. It was at the end of a very difficult supply route, and in a position that didn’t allow for dependable air or artillery support. Some of the base security was provided by undependable indigenous personnel, primarily Afghani police forces.
When Black Knight Troop, the outfit which included Romesha’s Red Platoon, rotated in the decision had been made to dismantle the outpost and shut it down. But before this mission could be carried out the Taliban staged an attack in force. As the outpost was already partially dismantled, its defenders found themselves hampered not only by their position’s innate vulnerabilities, but also by virtue of the position no longer being at full capability, making their situation even more dire.
Their battle against seemingly insurmountable odds and overwhelming force will keep you turning the pages until the last chopper flies out.
I’d also like to extend my respect to Romesha, as well as those other Keating defenders mentioned in the book who performed so nobly and bravely. Outstanding.
45 of 49 people found the following review helpful.
An Excellent Book for All of Us!
By Judah Levi
This is not a political book - and that is a good thing. As a former Marine myself, I found this book to be the kind of story that could be told over and over again in different battles in different wars. It is about the people who serve, the ones who volunteer to protect our country and the horrors that they often have to endure when they do so.
Very few of the soldiers, sailors, airman and Marines ever face combat. Most people in the military go through their tour of duty never even firing a bullet at the enemy. Nonetheless, they face that possibility no matter what position you may be in. What most military people don't know is how they will react when they are hit hard by an enemy force. For the people in this book, they don't have to question that any longer. They know how they will respond - and did - with bravery and courage.
The best of America serves in the military and it amounts to about 1% of the country's population. It is that crucial 1% that allows all of us to go about our daily lives not having to endure what they endure. If you want an idea of what they endure, however, this is an excellent book to read and is well-written. No matter what you politics are, or even whether or not you supported the war in Afghanistan, this book will help you understand what it takes to defend our country and the scars it leaves that never go away.
I highly recommend this book for all Americans, especially civilians. It will open your eyes about how we are kept safe in the world.
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