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With My Shield
- Author
- James Lechner
- Narrator
- Jeff Harding
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 14 September 2023
- Run Time
- 7 hours 53 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
This is the inside story of an Army Ranger, surrounded and outnumbered, fighting a desperate action on the ground during the Black Hawk Down raid in Somalia in 1993.
In 1993 Lieutenant James Lechner, a member of the 3rd Ranger Battalion, was selected for a top secret special operations task force being sent to Mogadishu, Somalia, to capture the insurgent leader Mohamed Farah Aideed. In early October, after conducting a number of raids in the city, the Task Force is called upon to conduct a daring daylight mission into the heart of Aideed’s territory. During the raid, one of the Black Hawk helicopters is shot down and Lechner and his comrades are soon caught up in the fiercest combat involving US forces since the Vietnam War. Deep in the enemy’s stronghold, the small group of Rangers and special operators now find themselves fighting not only to rescue the downed helicopter’s crewmen, but also to save their own lives.??
This first-hand account tells the story of how these elite warriors were able to stand together and prevail against incredible odds. It gives the reader the perspective of an Army Ranger fighting on the ground, combined with professional military analysis, in a groundbreaking book that tells the complete story with never-before-revealed details.
Published in association with the AUSA Book Program, offering quality books about US Army heritage, military theory and policy, and security in the modern world.
Critics Review
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A powerful and vivid account of the Battle of Mogadishu from the middle of the fight. Here is the clash through the eyes of a soldier's soldier, a man who emerged from the fight badly wounded but unbroken.
Mark Bowden, author of 'Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War'
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A magnificent book that tells the story of urban fighting in Mogadishu. … It is a phenomenal portrayal of personal courage, small unit commitment, and selfless sacrifice.
Colonel (retired) Robert Choppa, President of the National Infantry Association
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Jim Lechner has written the most detailed and fascinating account of the 1993 battle in Mogadishu, Somalia, made famous by the movie Black Hawk Down. Jim was a key member of the US Special Operations contingent … [he] is one of the quiet warriors who went beyond what was required and became a warrior of uncommon valor.
Lieutenant General (retired) “Jerry” Boykin, commander of Task Force Ranger
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Jim Lechner was a key player in nearly every major battle in the War on Terror. His riveting account of the Battle of Mogadishu is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the last 30 years of American military conflict.
Colonel (retired) Anthony E. Deane, author of 'Ramadi Declassified: A Roadmap to Peace in the Most Dangerous City in Iraq'
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An excellent account of 'life at the sharp end'.
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Details
- Author
- James Lechner
- Narrator
- Jeff Harding
- Duration
- 7 hours 53 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 September 2023
- ISBN
- 9781472863270
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Special and elite forces, Specific battles, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Irregular or guerrilla forces and warfare, Terrorism, armed struggle, Battles / military campaigns
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents With My Shield by James Lechner, read by Jeff Harding.This is the inside story of an Army Ranger, surrounded and outnumbered, fighting a desperate action on the ground during the Black Hawk Down raid in Somalia in 1993.In 1993 Lieutenant James Lechner, a member of the 3rd Ranger Battalion, was selected for a top secret special operations task force being sent to Mogadishu, Somalia, to capture the insurgent leader Mohamed Farah Aideed. In early October, after conducting a number of raids in the city, the Task Force is called upon to conduct a daring daylight mission into the heart of Aideed’s territory. During the raid, one of the Black Hawk helicopters is shot down and Lechner and his comrades are soon caught up in the fiercest combat involving US forces since the Vietnam War. Deep in the enemy’s stronghold, the small group of Rangers and special operators now find themselves fighting not only to rescue the downed helicopter’s crewmen, but also to save their own lives.??This first-hand account tells the story of how these elite warriors were able to stand together and prevail against incredible odds. It gives the reader the perspective of an Army Ranger fighting on the ground, combined with professional military analysis, in a groundbreaking book that tells the complete story with never-before-revealed details.Published in association with the AUSA Book Program, offering quality books about US Army heritage, military theory and policy, and security in the modern world.
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