Victory Point
Narrated by John Pruden
- Released
- September 11, 2018
- Length
- 10 hrs 30 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Audio
"Victory Point" narrates the untold story of Operation Red Wings and its follow-up, Operation Whalers, during the tumultuous summer of 2005 in Afghanistan. It details the tragic loss of 19 US special-operations personnel at the hands of insurgent leader Ahmad Shah, while also focusing on the bravery and dedication of the Second Battalion of the Third Marine Regiment. This account emphasizes the complexities of the campaign and the resulting impact on Afghanistan's future, culminating in the ability to hold free elections later that year. Through themes of heroism and brotherhood, the audiobook sheds light on a significant yet often misreported chapter in the Global War on Terror.
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