A Semester in the Sandbox - A Marine Reservist's Iraq War Journal

Dozens of books about the Iraq War have been written by politicians, generals, snipers and Special Forces operatives. This war journal of an enlisted U.S. Marine provides an un-glamorized narrative of a common reservist's deployment to Iraq, from notification of mobilization to final trip home.
The visceral experiences of combat are all described in candid detail, along with hazards of homesickness, boredom and loss. In light of the rise of the Islamic State in the area described in the book, the author's story presents a timely account of the challenges of restoring peace in this restive area.

List of contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments viii

List of Terms

Preface

Charlie Company and the Early Period of the Iraq War

July 2004-August 2004: Mobilizing

Pre-Deployment Iraq

August 2004-October 2004: ­In-Country

October 2004-January 2005: Things Heat Up

February 2005: The Homestretch

Reunited

March 2005-April 2005: Heading Home

Postscript

Index

About the author

Former Marine Reservist, Adam Davidson works at a large private equity firm based in Denver, Colorado.

Summary

Dozens of books about the Iraq War have been written by politicians, generals, snipers, and Special Forces operatives. This war journal of an enlisted US Marine reservist provides an un-glamorized narrative of a common soldier's deployment to Iraq, from notification of mobilization to final trip home.

Product details

• Authors: Adam Davidson
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2016
• EAN: 9781476665696
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-6569-6
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 290 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Diaries, letters & journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Diaries & Journals, HISTORY / Military / General, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Letters, Desert, c 2000 to c 2010, c 2000 to c 2009, Iraq, Diaries, letters and journals, Battles & campaigns, Modern warfare, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Military life & institutions, Iraq War, Battles and campaigns, Military institutions, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General