{"product_id":"when-the-tempest-gathers-from-mogadishu-to-the-fight-against-isis-a-marine-special-operations-commander-at-war-9781399019231","title":"When the Tempest Gathers: From Mogadishu to the Fight Against ISIS, a Marine Special Operations Commander at War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA Marine Platoon at War and Call Sign Chaos is a war memoir by Colonel John R. Milburn, the first Marine to command a special operations task force. It recounts his journey from Second Lieutenant to seasoned Colonel and Task Force Commander, leading Marines through the streets of Mogadishu, Baghdad, Fallujah, and Mosul. The book culminates in the fight against ISIS, where Milburn uses the lessons of his harsh apprenticeship to lead the SOF task force to hasten the Caliphate's eventual demise. Milburn's exceptional skill is telling each story of battle and then knitting them into a coherent whole, and he makes the reader experience what it's like to lead those who fight America's wars with self-effacing candor and insight. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable war memoir that has emerged from the last two decades of continuous conflict. It is written by the first Marine to lead a special operations task force, providing a firsthand account of his combat experiences. The author's journey from a raw Second Lieutenant to a seasoned Colonel and Task Force Commander is vividly portrayed, encompassing his leadership roles in various missions across Mogadishu, Baghdad, Fallujah, and Mosul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe centerpiece of the story revolves around the author's involvement in the fight against ISIS. Drawing upon the lessons learned from his harsh apprenticeship, he leads a special operations task force to hasten the Caliphate's eventual demise. Milburn's background is unique among US Marines, and his war memoir offers a comprehensive perspective on a wide range of combat experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat sets this memoir apart is its author's exceptional skill in telling each battle story and then seamlessly weaving them together to create a coherent narrative. By the end of the book, the reader gains a deep understanding of what transpired on the ground during the wars against terrorists over the past twenty years. Milburn's self-effacing candor and insightful storytelling make the reader feel as if they are alongside him as he leads his fellow fighters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to his combat experiences, the author also shares his personal struggles with isolation of command, post-combat trauma, and family tragedy. His resilience and determination in the face of adversity are truly inspiring. Through his storytelling, Milburn makes the reader experience the challenges and rewards of leading those who fight America's wars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis war memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, leadership, and the human cost of conflict. It is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who serve our country and a reminder of the importance of understanding and honoring the experiences of those who have served.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781399019231\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Milburn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44275730088186,"sku":"9781399019231","price":10.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686307055414_book.jpg?v=1686475426","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/when-the-tempest-gathers-from-mogadishu-to-the-fight-against-isis-a-marine-special-operations-commander-at-war-9781399019231","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}