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The Last Platoon Lib/E

The Last Platoon Lib/E

A Novel of the Afghanistan War
HistoryMilitary History
Published
2020
Language
English
Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeGrittyComplex
Survival

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History Military History

Authors

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Bing West

A graduate of Georgetown and Princeton Universities, he fought as a Marine grunt in Vietnam. He later served as Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Reagan. His ten books include The Village, that has been on the Marine Commandant’s Reading List for 40 years; The Strongest Tribe, a history of the Iraq war that was a New York Times Bestseller; and The Wrong War, a history of the Afghanistan war. He is the recipient (twice) of Marine Corps Heritage, the Colby Military History Award, t...

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Stephen Graybill

Stephen Graybill writes military thrillers, drawing on his own experiences. He is known for works such as "The Last Platoon Lib/E" and "Signature Wound."

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Last Platoon continue a previous story?

    This book is a standalone work that focuses on a specific period and set of experiences, and it does not require reading any prior books to understand its narrative.

  • Is The Last Platoon based on real events?

    Bing West, a former Marine and combat correspondent, drew heavily on his direct experiences and extensive interviews with Marines in Afghanistan to create a highly realistic and fact-based account of their deployments.