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The incredible true story of a fallen American hero who was instrumental in turning the tide of violence in the Iraq War.
Travis Patriquin, a young Special Forces officer, had already won a Bronze Star in Afghanistan before being transferred to Iraq. An Arabic linguist, Patriquin set out to establish a crucial network with tribal leaders built on mutual trust and respect.
In 2006, Patriquin unleashed a diplomatic and cultural charm offensive upon the Sunni Arab sheiks of Anbar province, the heart of darkness of the Iraqi insurgency. He galvanized American support for the Sunni Awakening, the tribal revolt against Al Qaeda that spread through Anbar and eventually across the country-a turning point which led to dramatically lower levels of violence starting in mid-2007.
Before his tragic death from an IED explosion, Travis Patriquin was so beloved by Iraqis that they adopted him into their tribes and loved him as a brother. "A Soldier's Dream "is a tribute to a man who loved Iraq-and a devoted soldier who made a crucial impact on the Iraq War.
"He was America's Lawrence of Arabia."--Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman (Ret.)
ISBN: 9780451236852
ISBN-10: 0451236858
Audience:
General
For Ages: 18+ years old
For Grades: 12+
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 316
Published: 5th June 2012
Dimensions (cm): 22.606 x 14.986
x 2.032
Weight (kg): 0.34
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