12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers Overview
In 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton, the author details the unconventional battle of United States Special Forces as they paired with the Afghan Northern Alliance to defeat the Taliban. The story pays homage to Mike Spann, a CIA paramilitary officer, killed in the operation. Themes in the book include the description of the soldiers as complete people, the role of the media in the war, and the unconventional nature of this war.
Study Pack
The 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers Study Pack contains: