Horse Soldiers
Horse Soldiers
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
416
Biography • Nonfiction
Afghanistan • Early 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton recounts the U.S. Army Special Forces mission to Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 attacks, where a small team, including Captain Mitch Nelson, collaborates with Afghan warlord Dostum to combat the Taliban using unconventional warfare, including combat on horseback, and employing precise U.S. airstrikes, ultimately pushing the Taliban out of Mazar-i-Sharif. The book includes descriptions of intense and violent warfare.
Adventurous
Inspirational
Emotional
Informative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton receives mixed reviews. Readers praise its compelling narrative and detailed account of the U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan post-9/11, highlighting the author's vivid, gripping storytelling. However, some critics point out occasional factual inaccuracies and the lack of deeper political context. Overall, it's seen as an engaging but sometimes uneven historical account.
Who Should Read Horse Soldiers?
Readers fascinated by modern military history and heroic narratives will find Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton captivating. Similar to Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden and Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell, this book appeals to those interested in true stories of courage, strategy, and camaraderie in the face of intense conflict.
12,823 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
416
Biography • Nonfiction
Afghanistan • Early 2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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