To Quell the Korengal

By: Darren Shadix

Narrated by: James Anderson Foster

In 2007, the US Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade posted to northeastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province. Battle Company, the best within the Brigade, was assigned the toughest Area of Operations. It was called the Korengal Valley. During their 15-month tour, Battle Company saw more combat than any unit since Vietnam. Raw and unapologetic, To Quell the Korengal is a first-hand account of life on the front lines. Written by a grunt on the ground, it is rife with gun fights, grueling foot patrols, a villainous company commander, the austere routines of the American soldier, and the kind of humor only found in war.

Though equally appealing to combat-hardened listeners, the story is told in a manner any civilian can comprehend. It was the author's wish that the book could serve as a bridge of understanding for a veteran's wife or mom, or anyone curious about the conflict and sacrifices of our nation's troops.

©2015 Darren Shadix (P)2017 Tantor

Breaks my heart.

Excellent book, the sacrifices what these soldiers and their families went through are so unappreciated. Maybe someday we'll give them the credit they deserve and honor them by standing.

Pretty good Afghanistan book

Author comes across and complaining quite a bit, and it’s gets annoying until you remember that he wrote this during his deployment and that’s the way it was when they were there. Overall worth a credit.

truest form of grunt-speak here

A good rendition of been there, done that. Nicely put in Real World Language not sugar-coated or sanitized.

A true story of the reality of war

Well written and presented accounting of the outrageous experiences of a day in the life of a soldier in the war of Afghanistan.
Stunningly presented.

worth it

written and spoken just how it should be. nothing fancy or over your head and action packed