Heavy Metal: A Tank Company's Battle to Baghdad

by Temp Man, Ron Martz

Overview

A no-holds-barred account from the tip of the Army’s spear

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574888577
Publisher:	Potomac Books
Publication date:	04/30/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ron Martz writes on defense issues for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. His books include Solitary Survivor: The First American POW in Southeast Asia (with Lawrence R. Bailey, Jr.; Brassey’s, Inc., 1995) and White Tigers: My Secret War in North Korea (with Ben Malcom; Brassey’s, Inc., 1996), which Publishers Weekly praised as "exciting reading." He lives in Roswell, Georgia.

Capt. Jason Conroy, USA, is now stationed with the Army’s Space and Missile Command in Huntsville, Alabama.

Table of Contents

List of IllustrationsPreface1. Point Blank: The Battle for Mahmudiyah2. Rock of the Marne3. The Making of Charlie Company4. Operation Desert Spring5. The Wait in Kuwait6. Heavy Metal and Rock & Roll7. Sand and Fury8. Cobras Lead the Way9. The Night It Rained Mud10. The Battle for Najaf11. Checkpoint Charlie12. The Road to Baghdad13. Thunder Run I14. Sorting Things Out15. Thunder Run II16. Rooting out the Remnants17. Baghdad Bedlam and Other National Treasures18. Beyond Baghdad19. EpilogueAppendix: Charlie Company Roster and Vehicle AssignmentsGlossaryIndex

Editorial Reviews

". . . .a relevant and timely text, written in the tradition of Platoon Leader. For the armor community, especially company grade officers seeking to understand leadership lessons not taught in the classroom, this book is both compelling and insightful."

"Shows the war from the fighting soldier's point of view. . . . This is an excellent book with great insight into how a tank company gets the job done. It proves that despite all the training and technology, no plan ever survives contact with the enemy and soldiers have to succeed on their training and critical thinking. Heavy Metal is not too technical for the average reader and is a must read for anyone in the armor branch."

"It is a story from the commander’s perspective, how he prepared his company, what the company expected, how they fought, and what he thinks his unit accomplished. But more than a military report, it is a story of the humanity and endeavor of men fighting for a cause in which they believe. It is also a tale of young soldiers in battle and the proud story of a famous division once again on the leading edge of our national policy. . . . Heavy Metal is the new gold standard for the junior leader’s book. In it, you will find timeless principles and a realistic look at the future."

"Captain Jason Conroy and veteran combat reporter Ron Martz have produced a powerful story of courage and flexibility by America's armored soldiers at war in Iraq."

"Heavy Metal has all the elements of a successful novel--admirable heroes, terrific plot, exciting action, and valuable insights about motivation, dedication, and determination. What makes [it] so special is that it is rooted in reality and, for a nonfiction account, written in wonderfully engaging, escriptive prose."

"Heavy Metal is powerful storytelling that is a tribute to the American soldier."

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