Crazyhorse: Flying Apache Attack Helicopters with the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq, 2006-2007

Dan McClinton, an Apache pilot with the US Army's 1st Cavalry Division, wrote a memoir about his experiences as a battalion tactical operations officer in Baghdad in 2006-07, including stories of selfless service, courage, and sacrifice and the absurdities of living in a massive bureaucracy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Experience the thrill of aerial combat as you take the reins of the formidable AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during Operation Iraqi Freedom's "Surge." Author Dan McClinton, a former Apache pilot with the US Army's 1st Cavalry Division, served in three combat deployments to Iraq. As a battalion tactical operations officer, he planned and executed daring attack helicopter missions in and around Baghdad in 2006-07.

In his captivating memoir, McClinton unveils a myriad of stories of selfless service, courage, and sacrifice that will captivate readers of all ages. At the same time, he humorously portrays the absurdities of living within a vast bureaucracy, such as the US military. Additionally, the book features a collection of original color photographs taken by McClinton during his time in the Iraqi combat zone, providing a visual glimpse into the realities of war.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, aviation, or the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Weight: 884g
Dimension: 162 x 237 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764364945