TheRaggedEdge Format: TradePaperback

Eaton,PaulD.

ISBN 10: 1641600462 / ISBN 13: 9781641600460

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• Title: TheRaggedEdge Format: TradePaperback
• ISBN 10: 1641600462
• ISBN 13: 9781641600460
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Marine's gripping account of leading an Iraqi Army battalion and the perils of cultural ignorance in a war zone.

Deployed to Iraq in 2004, Lt. Col. Michael Zacchea was tasked with building and leading the first Iraqi Army battalion trained by the US military. He quickly faced impossible odds: outdated training, language barriers, and deep cultural divides. To succeed, he immersed himself in Iraqi culture, learning the language and customs, and forging bonds with his men.

The Ragged Edge is a powerful memoir of determination, brotherhood, and betrayal. Zacchea's story sheds light on the challenges of training foreign troops, the complexities of intercultural relations, and the human cost of war. It's a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the Iraq War and the ongoing struggle against terrorism. Readers will experience hope, frustration, and the raw realities of combat through the eyes of a leader on the ground.

About the Author

Lt. Col. Michael Zacchea (USMC-ret.) led the Kurds, Shiites, and Sunnis of the Iraqi Fifth Battalion and their US advisers. He won two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and Iraq’s Order of the Lion of Babylon. A veterans’ advocate with VoteVets.org, he has appeared on NPR, CBS News, and elsewhere. Ted Kemp is senior editor in charge of CNBC Digital’s foreign desk. Major General Paul Eaton (US Army-ret.) commanded allied coalition training efforts in Iraq. He is active with VoteVets.org and is a frequent contributor for outlets ranging from MSNBC to HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher.