Ronin: Marine Snipers at War

In Ronin, author Mike Tucker embedded with an elite Marine sniper and scout platoon in Iraq for its entire combat tour in 2005–06, providing an exclusive from-the-frontlines story. The book captures true-grit Marines at war, including unreported actions such as an Al Qaeda attack on a police station and the winter of the sniper. It also includes firsthand accounts and never-before-seen photos of suicide bombings in Fallujah.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Stackpole Books

In this groundbreaking and daring book, now available in paperback for the first time, readers embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Iraq, donning desert camouflage, scaling rooftops, and taking up positions alongside a platoon of elite Marine snipers and scouts. Author Mike Tucker, having embedded himself with the unit for its entire combat tour in 2005–06, presents an exclusive firsthand account from the frontlines. Ronin vividly portrays the unwavering bravery and resilience of true-grit Marines as they undertake crucial missions in Iraqi villages, track down terrorist targets, navigate complex rules of engagement, and ultimately secure the kill.

This extraordinary oral history of a Marine scout-sniper platoon delves into previously unreported events, including an Al Qaeda attack on a police station and the treacherous winter of the sniper, when terrorist gunmen plagued Coalition forces in Fallujah. Through firsthand accounts and never-before-seen photographs, readers gain a profound insight into the tactics and strategies employed by Al Qaeda in their relentless pursuit of chaos and destruction.

Mike Tucker's commitment to authenticity and his deep understanding of the military landscape make Ronin a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of modern warfare and the unwavering courage of those who serve on the front lines.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 224 x 154 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780811773867