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ISBN 10: 1442208780
ISBN 13: 9781442208780
Author: Jane Blair
This riveting memoir is the first book written by a female Marine about the war in Iraq and one of the only books written by a woman who has experienced combat firsthand. Deploying to Iraq in 2003, Jane Blair’s aerial reconnaissance unit was assigned to travel ahead of and alongside combat units throughout the initial phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout her deployment, Jane kept a journal of her and her fellow lieutenants’ combat experiences, which she draws on to convey the immediacy of life in the military, not just for a woman but for all Marines. Jane’s stories highlight the drama and chaos of wartime Iraq along with the day-to-day challenges every soldier faced: from spicing up a “pasta with alfredo sauce” MRE to keeping the insidious sand at bay. She also copes with a bullying superior officer while trying to connect with local civilians who have long been viewed as “the enemy.” She recounts the struggles specific to women, including being respected as a Marine rather than dismissed as “the weaker sex” and battling the prejudices of male soldiers who don’t believe women belong in uniform. And always, she fights the personal loneliness of being separated from her husband, balanced with the challenge and joy of stealing a private moment with him when his unit is close by. Jane describes not only her experiences as a young lieutenant and as a woman but also those of her fellow Marines, whom she lauds as the true heroes of her story. Ultimately, she learns from her commanding officer, and her fellows in arms, what it truly means to be a leader, both in the military and in life. Weaving her story together with the experiences of the ordinary people of Iraq, this book offers compelling insights into the profound impact of the war on the lives of soldiers and civilians alike. Her unforgettable narrative bridges the gap between those who have experienced the Iraq War firsthand and those in America who could only follow its life-altering events from a distance.
Hesitation Kills A Female Marine Officer’s Combat Experience in Iraq 1st Table of contents:
Chapter 1: A Home and a Country
Chapter 2: The Call
Chapter 3: Matilda
Chapter 4: The War Plan
Chapter 5: Countdown
Chapter 6: Dread Silence Reposes
Chapter 7: Uncertainty and Human Factors
Chapter 8: Red Ink
Chapter 9: Time on Target
Chapter 10: On the Shore, Dimly Seen
Chapter 11: A Dangerous Position
Chapter 12: A Fiery Crash
Chapter 13: Garden of Eden
Chapter 14: Killbox
Chapter 15: National Geographic
Chapter 16: A Turning Point
Chapter 17: Their Blood Had Washed Out
Chapter 18: Star-spangled Banner
Chapter 19: Ashura
Chapter 20: Occupation
Chapter21: When Free Men Shall Stand
Chapter 22: Mortars in the Garden
Chapter 23: Strategic Corporal
Chapter 24: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy
Chapter 25: Ribbons
Chapter 26: The Twilight’s Last Gleaming
Chapter 27: Home of the Brave
Appendix A: Ranks in the United States Marine Corps
Appendix B: Structure of the 1st Marine Division
Glossary
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