Nightcap At Dawn: Soldiers' Counterinsurgency

by J.B. Walker

A group of U.S. soldiers e-mailed their observations and experiences from Iraq, with their candid opinions on fighting an insurgency. The resulting book is a compelling narrative that carries the reader into alleys. bunkers, and homes. It poses difficult questions about engaging with an enemy that hides amid — and targets — the civilian population. "A truly extraordinary book ... of recollections, pooled experiences, and shared sacrifices [written] in the most vivid firsthand manner" (Christopher Hitchens). Read more at: https://sites.google.com/site/soldier...

Genres: War, Nonfiction

644 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 2010

Reviews

[Paul Black · Rating 2 out of 5]

If I wanted to prepare to wage a counterinsurgency effort, especially in Iraq, I'd read this. People matter. Bombs and bullets rarely have long term results. People think *very* differently than you (or me). I'm sure it is true-to-life, but not recommended because of swearing. And this is probably *far* more restrained than actuality.

God bless those who are willing to go through this to protect us.

[Jordan Balsamo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent, bring real feeling to the individual soldiers in Iraq's guerrilla war. Reminds me of Robert Graves impressionist "Good bye to all That".

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

Repetitive, and not the anthology of soldier emails I was expecting from the description.