Company of Paratroopers and Its Heroic Struggle to Survive in the Mountains of Afghanistan

In 2004, a company of paratroopers from the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade was sent on a mission to capture a Taliban stronghold in the mountains of Afghanistan. The mission went awry, and the paratroopers found themselves stranded and surrounded by the enemy.

For three days, they fought a desperate battle for survival, enduring extreme cold, hunger, and the relentless attacks of the Taliban. This is the story of their heroism and resilience.

The Chosen Few: A Company of Paratroopers and Its Heroic Struggle to Survive in the Mountains of Afghanistan

by Gregg Zoroya

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The Mission

On March 4, 2004, a company of paratroopers from the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade was sent on a mission to capture a Taliban stronghold in the mountains of Afghanistan. The mission was part of Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign against the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.

The paratroopers were inserted into the mountains by helicopter. They planned to capture the Taliban stronghold and then hold it until reinforcements arrived. However, the mission quickly went awry. The paratroopers were met with heavy resistance from the Taliban, and they were forced to retreat to a nearby mountaintop.

The Battle

The paratroopers were stranded on the mountaintop for three days. They were surrounded by the Taliban, who were constantly attacking. The paratroopers were also exposed to extreme cold and hunger.

Despite the difficult conditions, the paratroopers refused to give up. They fought back against the Taliban and held their ground. They also helped each other, providing medical care and moral support.

On the third day, reinforcements finally arrived, and the paratroopers were able to break out of the encirclement. They had fought bravely and endured terrible hardships, but they had survived.

The Aftermath

The battle for the mountaintop was a major victory for the U.S. military. The paratroopers' heroism and resilience helped to turn the tide of the war in Afghanistan.

The paratroopers who fought in the battle were awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation, the Army's second-highest decoration for valor. They were also awarded the Purple Heart, the Army's award for those who are wounded or killed in action.

The story of the paratroopers' heroism and resilience is an inspiration to all who read it. It is a story of courage, determination, and the indomitable spirit of the American soldier.

The Chosen Few: A Company of Paratroopers and Its Heroic Struggle to Survive in the Mountains of Afghanistan

by Gregg Zoroya

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	55962 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	378 pages

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