Bibliograph

The majestic twelve, the true story of the most feared combat escort unit in Baghdad, Jack W. Lynch II with Rick Lynch

Type

Label

The majestic twelve, the true story of the most feared combat escort unit in Baghdad, Jack W. Lynch II with Rick Lynch

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The majestic twelve

Oclc number

316019105

Responsibility statement

Jack W. Lynch II with Rick Lynch

Sub title

the true story of the most feared combat escort unit in Baghdad

Summary

A narrative account of a decorated marine and his envoy escort team who faced unprecedented dangers in Iraq documents their 2004 tour of service while describing their successful efforts in over 200 missions, answers charges of misconduct and reveals the role of servicemen in their own defense

Table Of Contents

Departure and forty-seven dead -- Kirkush and the convoys -- The team forms -- Training -- The fight -- Vorgang -- Deadly April -- Gunfight -- Our own people want us dead -- KBR protects its profits -- Heroes, villains and rockets with your fruit loops -- Where is the enemy? -- The war at home -- Hummers for a week -- Deboda and friends -- Bitter end -- Going home

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