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Majestic Twelve : The True Story of the Most Feared Combat Escort Unit in Baghdad by Jack W. Lynch II and Rick Lynch (2010, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312561210
ISBN-139780312561215
eBay Product ID (ePID)72437353

Product Key Features

Book TitleMajestic Twelve : the True Story of the Most Feared Combat Escort Unit in Baghdad
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicMilitary / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorJack W. Lynch II, Rick Lynch
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight18.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-016946
Reviews"Tells a poignant story...Lynch draws the reader away from the politics of war and introduces the people fighting and enduring it. He gives a name, face, and a story to the misunderstood tribe of the American warrior...this is where Lynch's work shines. He reminds us that a family is a cohesive group of individuals with different personalities...This is a beautiful phenomenon of the warrior culture that many will never understand but one well articulated in The Majestic Twelve ."-- Proceedings "One unexpected aspect of the Iraq war was how quickly it developed into a struggle for control of the roads against an enemy increasingly expert in every kind of ambush technique, from remote-controlled improvised explosive devices to civilian-screened ambushes. Not for a century had U.S. forces' responses been so correspondingly ad hoc. Lynch, a retired master sergeant, is a marine of the old school who brought 23 years' experience as an infantryman to the problem. His solution was to create a convoy security force, the Majestic Twelve (which borrowed its name from the purported committee of scientists formed to investigate UFO activity). They were volunteers, individualists impatient with the routines of straight duty and bonded by a mission. The team made over 200 escort runs, never lost a man, and had a set of dramatic combat experiences and run-ins with higher authorities. Lynch, however, controls his narrative by blunt honesty about even his sexual urges after a fight. This is a useful addition to a growing body of Iraq War combat literature. 10 b&w photos. (Jan.) " --Publishers Weekly "WOW! The Majestic Twelve is a front seat ride into combat at its most dangerous point. A must read."--Jack Coughlin, USMC, New York Times bestselling author of Shooter: The Autobiography of a Top-Ranked Marine Sniper " The Majestic Twelve is the story of the team that invented successful urban convoy security tactics, and they did it the hard way--on the road to Baghdad International Airport. Master Sergeant Lynch brings all the military virtues of the Marine Corps to this mission--a brash attitude toward authority, a commitment to mission success, an ability to forge an effective small combat unit, and the ability to skillfully engage enemy forces in close-quarter combat."--Hans Halberstadt, author of Trigger Men, "Tells a poignant story...Lynch draws the reader away from the politics of war and introduces the people fighting and enduring it. He gives a name, face, and a story to the misunderstood tribe of the American warrior...this is where Lynch's work shines. He reminds us that a family is a cohesive group of individuals with different personalities...This is a beautiful phenomenon of the warrior culture that many will never understand but one well articulated in The Majestic Twelve ."-- Proceedings "One unexpected aspect of the Iraq war was how quickly it developed into a struggle for control of the roads against an enemy increasingly expert in every kind of ambush technique, from remote-controlled improvised explosive devices to civilian-screened ambushes. Not for a century had U.S. forces' responses been so correspondingly ad hoc. Lynch, a retired master sergeant, is a marine of the old school who brought 23 years' experience as an infantryman to the problem. His solution was to create a convoy security force, the Majestic Twelve (which borrowed its name from the purported committee of scientists formed to investigate UFO activity). They were volunteers, individualists impatient with the routines of straight duty and bonded by a mission. The team made over 200 escort runs, never lost a man, and had a set of dramatic combat experiences and run-ins with higher authorities. Lynch, however, controls his narrative by blunt honesty about even his sexual urges after a fight. This is a useful addition to a growing body of Iraq War combat literature. 10 b&w photos. (Jan.) " --Publishers Weekly "WOW! The Majestic Twelve is a front seat ride into combat at its most dangerous point.A must read."--Jack Coughlin, USMC, New York Times bestselling author of Shooter: The Autobiography of a Top-Ranked Marine Sniper " The Majestic Twelve is the story of the team that invented successful urban convoy security tactics, and they did it the hard way--on the road to Baghdad International Airport. Master Sergeant Lynch brings all the military virtues of the Marine Corps to this mission--a brash attitude toward authority, a commitment to mission success, an ability to forge an effective small combat unit, and the ability to skillfully engage enemy forces in close-quarter combat."--Hans Halberstadt, author of Trigger Men, "Tells a poignant story...Lynch draws the reader away from the politics of war and introduces the people fighting and enduring it. He gives a name, face, and a story to the misunderstood tribe of the American warrior...this is where Lynch's work shines.  He reminds us that a family is a cohesive group of individuals with different personalities...This is a beautiful phenomenon of the warrior culture that many will never understand but one well articulated inThe Majestic Twelve."--Proceedings   "One unexpected aspect of the Iraq war was how quickly it developed into a struggle for control of the roads against an enemy increasingly expert in every kind of ambush technique, from remote-controlled improvised explosive devices to civilian-screened ambushes. Not for a century had U.S. forces' responses been so correspondingly ad hoc. Lynch, a retired master sergeant, is a marine of the old school who brought 23 years' experience as an infantryman to the problem. His solution was to create a convoy security force, the Majestic Twelve (which borrowed its name from the purported committee of scientists formed to investigate UFO activity). They were volunteers, individualists impatient with the routines of straight duty and bonded by a mission. The team made over 200 escort runs, never lost a man, and had a set of dramatic combat experiences and run-ins with higher authorities. Lynch, however, controls his narrative by blunt honesty about even his sexual urges after a fight. This is a useful addition to a growing body of Iraq War combat literature. 10 b&w photos.(Jan.)"--Publishers Weekly"WOW!The Majestic Twelveis a front seat ride into combat at its most dangerous point. A must read."--Jack Coughlin, USMC,New York Timesbestselling author ofShooter: The Autobiography of a Top-Ranked Marine Sniper"The Magnificent Twelveis the story of the team that invented successful urban convoy security tactics, and they did it the hard way--on the road to Baghdad International Airport. Master Sergeant Lynch brings all the military virtues of the Marine Corps to this mission--a brash attitude toward authority, a commitment to mission success, an ability to forge an effective small combat unit, and the ability to skillfully engage enemy forces in close-quarter combat."--Hans Halberstadt, author ofTrigger Men, "Tells a poignant story...Lynch draws the reader away from the politics of war and introduces the people fighting and enduring it. He gives a name, face, and a story to the misunderstood tribe of the American warrior...this is where Lynch's work shines.  He reminds us that a family is a cohesive group of individuals with different personalities...This is a beautiful phenomenon of the warrior culture that many will never understand but one well articulated in The Majestic Twelve ."-- Proceedings   "One unexpected aspect of the Iraq war was how quickly it developed into a struggle for control of the roads against an enemy increasingly expert in every kind of ambush technique, from remote-controlled improvised explosive devices to civilian-screened ambushes. Not for a century had U.S. forces' responses been so correspondingly ad hoc. Lynch, a retired master sergeant, is a marine of the old school who brought 23 years' experience as an infantryman to the problem. His solution was to create a convoy security force, the Majestic Twelve (which borrowed its name from the purported committee of scientists formed to investigate UFO activity). They were volunteers, individualists impatient with the routines of straight duty and bonded by a mission. The team made over 200 escort runs, never lost a man, and had a set of dramatic combat experiences and run-ins with higher authorities. Lynch, however, controls his narrative by blunt honesty about even his sexual urges after a fight. This is a useful addition to a growing body of Iraq War combat literature. 10 b&w photos. (Jan.) " --Publishers Weekly "WOW! The Majestic Twelve is a front seat ride into combat at its most dangerous point. A must read."--Jack Coughlin, USMC, New York Times bestselling author of Shooter: The Autobiography of a Top-Ranked Marine Sniper " The Majestic Twelve is the story of the team that invented successful urban convoy security tactics, and they did it the hard way--on the road to Baghdad International Airport. Master Sergeant Lynch brings all the military virtues of the Marine Corps to this mission--a brash attitude toward authority, a commitment to mission success, an ability to forge an effective small combat unit, and the ability to skillfully engage enemy forces in close-quarter combat."--Hans Halberstadt, author of Trigger Men
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal956.7044/342
SynopsisAs leader of the unit dubbed The Majestic Twelve, the author led his team on what some might call the most dangerous duty in the Iraq War--convoy escort. Lynch tells how he formed and commanded his all-volunteer unit., As leader of the unit dubbed "The Majestic Twelve," the author led his team on what some might call the most dangerous duty in the Iraq War-convoy escort. Lynch tells how he formed and commanded his all-volunteer unit, consisting of wildly varying personalities who nevertheless shared an unshakeable com mit - ment to each other and their missions. This action-packed narra tive, taking place between February and August 2004: - Describes how the Twelve performed 230 missions while never once losing a member of his team or escorts - Provides a poignant look at brave soldiers who pay for gun sights and body armor out of their own pockets - Offers a fascinating look at military life and camaraderie - Reveals how the Twelve were even criticized among their own ranks for doing their jobs-i.e., following the Rules of Engagements and engaging the enemy when called for This gripping military narrative shows how Lynch and his team fought the war one way: to win .
LC Classification NumberDS79.76.L94 2009
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