Not a Good Day to Die

Combat reporter Sean Naylor uncovers the near-catastrophe faced by American forces in Afghanistan against Al Qaida, following their initial victory over the Taliban. He details the intense battle in the Shahikot Valley, where unprepared soldiers confronted a ferocious enemy due to leadership miscalculations. Naylor highlights the heroism of young soldiers and the audacious actions of thirteen American commandos who averted a military disaster.