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Lone Survivor

The Incredible True Story of Navy SEALs Under Siege
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Lone Survivor, by Patrick Robinson and Marcus Luttrell, follows the harrowing true story of a Navy SEAL team's mission in Afghanistan. The narrative delves into the intense experiences faced by Marcus Luttrell and his comrades during Operation Red Wings. As they encounter unexpected resistance, the story explores themes of camaraderie, survival, and the dedication of soldiers in the face of extreme adversity.
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This gripping narrative may appeal to you if you enjoy military history and true stories of heroism and survival. It delves into the harrowing experiences of a Navy SEAL team on a covert mission, showcasing incredible bravery and resilience. If you are intrigued by intense real-life combat scenarios and personal sacrifice, this book offers both inspiration and a deeper understanding of modern warfare.

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It was a top-secret US military mission. Now, the SEAL team leader finally tells the stunning true story. Now a major Hollywood film starring Mark Wahlberg and Eric Bana.

It was a top-secret US military mission. Now, the SEAL team leader finally tells the stunning true story. Now a major Hollywood film starring Mark Wahlberg and Eric Bana.

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In June 2005, four US Navy SEALs left their base in Afghanistan for the Pakistani border. Their mission was to capture or kill a notorious al-Qaeda leader known to be ensconced in a Taliban stronghold, surrounded by a small but heavily armed force. Less than twenty-four hours later, only one of those Navy SEALs was alive.

This is the story of team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing. Blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade and blown over a cliff, but still armed and breathing, Luttrell endured four desperate days fighting al-Qaeda assassins sent to kill him. He eventually found unlikely sanctuary with a Pashtun tribe who risked everything to protect him from the circling Taliban killers.

Lone Survivor by Patrick Robinson and Marcus Luttrell, recounts this incredible story of survival and courage against all odds.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751555943

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 291g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Petty Officer Marcus Luttrell joined the US Navy in 1999 and became a combat-trained SEAL in 2002. He was awarded the Navy Cross for combat heroism in 2006. Patrick Robinson writes navy-based novels and he ghosted the autiobiography of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward.

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