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Ryan Pitts : Afghanistan: a firefight in the mountains of Wanat / Michael P. Spradlin.
"The astonishing true story of U.S. Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts who received the Medal of Honor for his incredible acts of valor on the field of battle while serving in Afghanistan."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250157102
- ISBN: 1250157102
- Physical Description: 97 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 97). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Surprise attack -- Afghanistan and the War on Terror -- Direct hit -- Learning on the job -- All alone -- The legacy of the 173rd Airborne -- Reinforcements -- Close air support -- The cavalry arrives -- Support from FOB Blessing -- Dustoff -- The aftermath. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.7 2 500950. |
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- 3 of 3 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Carthage Public.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Public Library | JNF 958.1047 Spradlin, Michael (Text) | 34MO2001808201 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Ryan Pitts : Afghanistan: a Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat
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Ryan Pitts : Afghanistan: a Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat
Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts enlisted in the Army when he was seventeen, and was just twenty-two years old when he fought at the Battle of Wanat in Afghanistan, where his heroic actions earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. On July 13, 2008, Staff Sergeant Pitts was trapped and badly wounded at an elevated outpost, but helped turn back a brutal attack by 200 insurgents and save many of his company in one of the bloodiest battles of the war with Afghanistan. The Medal of Honor series profiles recipients of the highest and most prestigious personal military decoration, awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of valor.
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