Dog Company: A True Story of American Soldiers Abandoned by Their High Command
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Summary
The Army does not want you to read this book. It does not want to advertise its detention system that coddles enemy fighters while putting American soldiers at risk. It does not want to reveal the new lawyered-up Pentagon war ethic that prosecutes U.S. soldiers and Marines while setting free spies who kill Americans.
I had to keep reminding myself that this story was based on true events. Captain Roger Hill, a graduate of West Point, took command of Dog Company I-506th of the renowned 101st Airborne after returning from Iraq. His first sergeant was Tommy Scott, a former drill instructor. The battalion commander, who was both charismatic and challenging, frequently clashed with Hill.
During their service in Afghanistan's Wardak province, Hill experienced the tragic loss of two of his men in combat. Later, twelve enemy infiltrators were apprehended on the base. These individuals were responsible for the deaths of numerous soldiers, including those from Dog Company. Shockingly, the battalion commander ordered their release, setting the stage for the events that unfold in this gripping story.
The book is incredibly well-written, reading like a captivating novel. It is filled with action, drama, suspense, and even courtroom scenes, all of which are based on true events. It sheds light on the issue of incompetent high-ranking officers and the lasting impact they can have. This is a tale that resonates, as similar situations have been reported in numerous wars throughout history. Despite the occasional frustrating beeps indicating redacted material from the Department of Defense, I found myself intrigued, trying to piece together the missing information. Overall, the book was an engrossing read.
Clocking in at almost fifteen hours, the audiobook is expertly narrated by Christopher Ryan Grant, who is both an accomplished actor and audiobook narrator.
Being a soldier during the 08-09 Afghanistan deployment with 4 BCT, I frequently pondered about the events that unfolded at Airborne. As someone who provided artillery support to 1/506 at JRTC, I had a negative impression of the Battalion command team. I commend CPT Hill for bravely advocating for his soldiers in the midst of the turmoil of war. Hats off to you, Currahee!
I was filled with anger and sadness when I read about Captain Hill and his comrades' experiences, but it didn't come as a shock. When a country loses its moral compass, such incidents are bound to happen. I wonder if any American taxpayers have taken responsibility for the shameful actions of our so-called representative government. I feel genuinely sorry for everything you went through. I plan on sharing this book with anyone willing to listen, in the hopes that it will encourage the return of genuine leadership. I pray that God blesses you for your courage both on and off the battlefield.
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