12 Strong

In "Horse Soldiers," New York Times bestselling author Doug Stanton presents a gripping true story of US Army Special Forces soldiers who, after September 11, secretly rode into Afghanistan on horseback to combat the Taliban. Outnumbered forty-to-one, they engaged in intense battles and captured the strategic city of Mazar-i-Sharif, where they were hailed as liberators by grateful locals. However, their mission took a perilous turn during a planned surrender, leading to a fierce ambush that threatened to derail their hard-won victories. This compelling account intricately weaves ancient cavalry tactics with modern warfare, offering insights into the complexities of their mission and the broader implications for Afghanistan.