Alone at Dawn

One Recipient's Story from the Deadliest Special Operations Missions in History
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Alone at Dawn offers a gripping minute-by-minute account of the Battle of Takur Ghar, focusing on the actions of Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman.

The book details the intense firefight, the challenges faced by the rescue team, and the ultimate sacrifice made by Chapman.

It also provides valuable historical context on the role of Combat Controllers within the military.

Beyond the immediate events, the narrative explores the aftermath, including the fight for Chapman's posthumous Medal of Honor.

The authors weave together personal accounts, official reports, and previously unseen footage to create a comprehensive and moving tribute to a fallen hero.

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Mentioned by David Park as a moment-by-moment account of the Battle of Takur Ghar, also providing a history of Combat Control.
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