Not a Good Day to Die

The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda

By: Sean Naylor

Narrated by: John Henry Cox

At dawn on March 2, 2002, America's first major battle of the 21st century began. Over 200 soldiers of the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Division flew into Afghanistan's Shah-i-Kotvalley - and into the mouth of a buzz saw. They were about to pay a bloody price for strategic, high-level miscalculations that underestimated the enemy's strength and willingness to fight.

Now, award-winning journalist Sean Naylor, an eyewitness to the battle, details the failures of military intelligence and planning and vividly portrays the astonishing heroism of these young, untested US soldiers. Denied the extra support with which they trained, these troops nevertheless proved their worth in brutal combat and prevented an American military disaster.

©2005 Sean Naylor (P)2007 AudioGO Ltd.

Good Story

I was one of Butler's men and this story covered the broad strokes well. It definitely took me back and during the opening chapter I felt like I was back on that CH47 headed into the fight.

Fantastic book.

Great book and a great overall history of the beginning of the GWOT. Sure John Chapman doesn't receive the credit he deserves but the book was written before everything was declassified. If you read this and want to continue the TRUE story of what happened in the Battle of Takur Ghar then read or listen to Alone at Dawn.

Riveting

Fascinating account of a complex and important battle in the early months of the war in Afghanistan. Great narration, riveting story.

Listen to it at 1.25 speed for better effect:-)

I had previously read another reader’s audible review who said this book’s narrator read too slow and therefore was disappointed in the story. I found by listening to “Not a Good Day to Die” read by John Henry Cox at 1.25 or 1.5 speed, it gave the story a level of excitement and “on edge” feeling. I really enjoyed this book because of the background and research to set the foundation to understand the fight.

ok, lots of details, missed opportunities.

Really just glossed over the events of John Chapman. For such a long and detailed story the end falls short.