479: First Troops On The Ground In Afghanistan. With Green Beret Scott Neil

Swords of Lightning tells the story of Operation Detachment Alpha 595, where a team of U.S. Army Green Berets worked with local forces in Afghanistan to defeat the Taliban. The book provides a detailed, firsthand account of their experiences, struggles, and successes in this pivotal campaign.

Horse Soldiers tells the story of the first U.S. military unit to enter Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. Led by Captain Mark Nutsch, this team of Special Forces soldiers linked up with General Abdul Rashid Dostum of the Northern Alliance to defeat the Taliban. The book details their perilous mission and the historic cavalry charge that marked a turning point in the war.

The Green Berets is a book by Robin Moore that offers a gripping narrative of the U.S. Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War. Moore, who trained with the Green Berets and accompanied them on deployment, provides a blend of first-hand reporting and fictionalized stories that capture the intensity and bravery of these elite soldiers. The book explores their operations in Vietnam and Laos, highlighting their role as guerrilla paratroopers and trainers of local forces.

The book "Horse Soldiers" recounts the true story of the 12 US Army Special Forces soldiers who were among the first troops deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11. They rode horses alongside Northern Alliance fighters, engaging in dangerous missions against the Taliban. The book details their bravery, resilience, and the challenges of unconventional warfare in a rugged and unfamiliar terrain. It highlights the crucial role of these soldiers in the early stages of the war and their impact on the subsequent military operations. The narrative emphasizes the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and the human cost of war.