The Ragged Edge

"The Ragged Edge" is a compelling military memoir by Lieutenant Colonel Michael Zacchea, offering a personal account of his deployment in Iraq in 2004 and the challenges of training and leading Iraqi troops. The book provides an insightful perspective on the complexities of US collaborations with Arab and Kurdish forces, exploring their cultures and politics with nuance. It sheds light on the risks and realities of fighting insurgency and terrorism in a politically charged environment.