"Lone Survivor" is a factual account of Operation Redwing, a mission undertaken by SEAL Team 10 in Afghanistan in 2005. The book is written by Marcus Luttrell, the only survivor of the mission and a former Navy SEAL. It chronicles the harrowing events that transpired during the mission, from its inception to its disastrous conclusion. The mission was intended to capture or kill a high-ranking Taliban leader in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. However, the team was compromised after accidentally revealing their position to a group of Afghan goatherders. After a heated debate, the team decided to let the goatherders go, but soon learned that the decision had grave consequences. As they attempted to retreat, they were ambushed by a large group of Taliban fighters and found themselves trapped on a high mountain ridge. The surviving team members fought fiercely against overwhelming odds for hours, but were ultimately killed in action, leaving Luttrell as the only survivor. The book is a gripping and emotional account of the sacrifices made by SEAL Team 10, and a tribute to the bravery and determination of those lost in the mission.
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