Strike Hard and Expect No Mercy

A Tank Platoon Leader in Iraq

By: Galen Peterson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Strike Hard and Expect No Mercy is the story of boots on the ground in Iraq, as seen through the eyes of a tank platoon leader. Baqubah, on the eve of the Surge, and Sadr City, during the spring uprising of 2008, saw some of the darkest hours of the war. A tough dragon, the M1A2 Abrams tank and its crews were often called to crack the toughest nuts on the battlefield, and victory, even survival, was not guaranteed. It is a gritty and visceral dive into the combat experience, flavored with the anguish of loss, the exhilaration of victories, the frustrations of defeats, and the humor required to survive. Along the way, the story shares rarely told insights into the duties and expectations of an Army junior officer.

An Extraordinary Story with great depth and detail

This book takes you through the personal journey of an extremely strong individual - even though he didn't know it at the time.

It is amazing what a human mind and body can withstand.

I highly recommend this to anyone who has been, or knows, a person who has returned from a tour in an active theatre.