Brotherhood

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When West Point Rugby Went to War

By Martin Pengelly

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Brotherhood by Martin Pengelly delves into the complex history and dynamics of the military, focusing on the bonds formed between soldiers. The book examines how these relationships have shaped military culture and operations throughout history, providing a unique perspective on camaraderie and its enduring impact.
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Brotherhood

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We're better off for having these men among us. — Wall Street Journal

Before 9/11, the rugby team at West Point learned to bond on a sports field. This is what happened when those 15 young men became leaders in war.

Filled with drama, tragedy, and personal transformations, this is the story of a unique brotherhood. It is a story of American rugby and a story of the U.S. Army, created through intimate portraits of men shaped by West Point's motto: "Duty, Honor, Country."

Some of the players deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, some to Europe. Some became infantry, others became fliers. Some saw action, some did not. One gave his life on a street in Baghdad when his convoy was hit with an IED. Two died away from the battlefield but no less tragically.

Journalist Martin Pengelly, a former rugby player himself, was given extraordinary access to tell this story, a story of a brutal sport and even more brutal warfare in Brotherhood.

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The book blends in-depth biographies with narratives of war and rugby, offering a vivid and emotional account of U.S. military history. Praised for its journalistic depth and emotional resonance, its portrayal of the West Point rugby team captures themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the duality between sport and combat. This poignant narrative transcends its subjects, providing a broader commentary on courage and nobility amidst the challenges faced by men today.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781567927115

Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: David R. Godine Publisher Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Introduction by H. R. McMaster

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 300

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History & Military Martin Pengelly Military History Non-Fiction Rugby Sports

About the Author

Martin Pengelly is the Washington-based breaking news correspondent for Guardian US. Born in Leeds, UK, he played rugby for Durham University and Rosslyn Park FC and worked for Rugby News, the Guardian and the Independent before moving to the US in 2012. Since then, he has written about politics, books, and rugby in America. His work has also appeared in Sports Illustrated and the New York Times. Brotherhood is his first book. H. R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Stanford University. He is also the Susan and Bernard Liautaud Fellow at The Freeman Spogli Institute and Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He serves as chairman of the advisory board of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and the Japan Chair at the Hudson Institute. A native of Philadelphia, H.R. graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1984. He served as a U.S. Army officer for thirty-four years and retired as a lieutenant general in 2018. He remained on active duty while serving as the twenty-sixth assistant to the president for national security affairs. He taught history at West Point and holds a PhD in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.