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Author:

Spradlin, Michael P., author.

Title:

Ryan Pitts : Afghanistan : a firefight in the mountains of Wanat / Michael P. Spradlin.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Farrar Straus Giroux,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

97 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Pitts, Ryan M.,--1985---Juvenile literature.
Pitts, Ryan M.
United States.--Airborne Brigade, 173rd--Airborne Brigade, 173rd--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
United States.--Airborne Brigade, 173rd--Airborne Brigade, 173rd--Biography.
Wanat, Battle of, Afghanistan, 2008--Juvenile literature.
Soldiers--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Soldiers--Afghanistan--History--21st century.
Medal of Honor--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Wanat, Battle of, Afghanistan, 2008.
Soldiers.
Afghan War, 2001---Campaigns.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Surprise attack -- Afghanistan and the War on Terror -- Direct hit -- Learning on the job -- All alone -- The legacy of the 173rd Airborne -- Reinforcements -- Close air support -- The cavalry arrives -- Support from FOB Blessing -- Dustoff -- The aftermath.

Summary:

"The astonishing true story of U.S. Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts who received the Medal of Honor for his incredible acts of valor on the field of battle while serving in Afghanistan."--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Medal of Honor
Spradlin, Michael P. Medal of Honor.

ISBN:

1250157110
9781250157119

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1081408135

Locations:

GMPD771 -- Pleasant Hill Public Library (Pleasant Hill)