The Good Soldiers
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The Good Soldiers first edition cover.
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| Author | David Finkel |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Sarah Crichton Books |
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Publication date
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September 15, 2009 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) Amazon Kindle iBooks (electronic) iTunes (audio book) |
| Pages | 304 pp (hardback edition) |
| ISBN | 0374165734 |
The Good Soldiers (2009) is a non-fiction book about the 2007 troop surge in Iraq written by David Finkel, chronicling the deployment of 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, nicknamed "Rangers", under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Kauzlarich.[1][2][3][4][5] The story follows Kauzlarich as he experiences the reality of war, and loses soldiers for the first time.
Background
In 2007 David Finkel embedded with 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combate Team, 1st Infantry Division, also known as the "2-16 Rangers", as they worked to stabilize a portion of Baghdad. During this time he witnessed first hand the realities of war and the toll it takes on those who engage in it. Using his experience reporting on the United States efforts to bring democracy to Yemen, David Finkel writes on the then ongoing Iraq War from the focused perspective of a single U.S. Army Infantry Battalion.
Reception
The Good Soldiers is a recipient of the ALA Alex Award (2010).[6]
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