Tuesday, August 03, 2010

War


Author: Junger, Sebastian

Title: War

Published: New York: Twelve, 2010

Description: xii, 287 p. ; 24 cm.

Call Number: DS371.4123 K67 J86 2010

Bibliography: p. 269-281

Note(s): Junger, author of "The Perfect Storm," turns his brilliant and empathetic eye to the reality of combat in this on-the-ground account that follows a single platoon through a 15-month tour of duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley

Subject(s):
  • Afghan War, 2001- -- Campaigns -- Afghanistan -- Korangal Valley
  • United States. Army. Airborne Brigade, 173rd
Review(s):
  • What is it good for?." Economist 395, no. 8683 (May 22, 2010): 89
  • Nashawaty, Chris. "Sebastian Junger Goes to War." Entertainment Weekly no. 1103 (May 21, 2010): 76-77
  • DEXTER, FILKINS. "'Nothing to Do but Kill and Wait'." New York Times Book Review (May 16, 2010): 13
Read: August 3, 2010