Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan
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“DAMN THE VALLEY” was a phrase regularly uttered by the men that spent any amount of time in the Arghandab River Valley during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afghanistan in 2009–2010. The valley has claimed bodies from the troops of Alexander the Great, the British Empire, and more recently, the Russian Army. Operating in the valley was like nothing the men could have envisaged, they called it the “meat grinder.”
It was a deployment that the media didn’t talk about, and the government doesn’t acknowledge. Three of the company were KIA, more than a dozen suffered life-changing injuries, and half the company had Purple Hearts—not many modern-day deployments have a 52% casualty rate. At one point, the entire prosthetics ward at Walter Reed was full of the men who patrolled that deadly area of the world. Since their return, many of the survivors have struggled to move on with their lives, and the unit has been declared at “extraordinary risk” by the Department of Veteran Affairs. No one who entered that region was left unscathed. This book shares the perspective of the men that were on the ground for that deployment during the fighting season of 2010.
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Experience the gripping and unfiltered reality of war with "Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan." This firsthand account takes you straight into the heart of one of the toughest battlegrounds in Afghanistan. General David Petraeus himself describes it as "riveting, unsparing, and gritty." Brace yourself for a raw and immersive journey that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
In the Arghandab River Valley, where great armies have fallen, our brave soldiers faced unimaginable challenges. The troops of Alexander the Great, the British Empire, and the Russian Army have all left a grim mark. But it was during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afghanistan in 2009–2010 when this valley truly earned its reputation as a "meat grinder." The soldiers there knew it firsthand and often repeated the phrase "Damn the Valley" to encapsulate the horrors they endured.
This is a story that the media chose to overlook, and the government chose to ignore. Yet, its impact was undeniable. With a staggering casualty rate of 52%, "Damn the Valley" stands as a testament to the true cost of war. This deployment resulted in three brave soldiers losing their lives, over a dozen enduring life-changing injuries, and countless others carrying the scars of the battlefield. Explore the unspoken sacrifices made by these heroes, as they fought with unwavering courage and resilience.
Since their return, the survivors have faced unimaginable challenges in their transition to civilian life. Their struggles are not acknowledged as they should be. However, through this book, you can gain a deeper understanding of the physical, mental, and emotional toll that war can inflict on those who serve. Their stories deserve to be heard, as they shed light on the hidden realities of the battlefield.
Join us in honoring these brave soldiers and their sacrifice by diving into the pages of "Damn the Valley." This remarkable book presents the perspectives of the men who fought during that fateful 2010 fighting season. It offers an unfiltered and poignant account that will leave a lasting impact. Discover their courage, resilience, and the unbreakable bond formed amidst unimaginable chaos.
Take the first step towards immersing yourself in this captivating narrative by grabbing your copy of "Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan" today. Experience the gripping truth of war through the eyes of those who were on the front lines. Get your copy now!
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