The battle of kamdesh clinton romesha book

Verdict a clear and expertly crafted account of an iconic fight during the afghan war, this work is sure to be popular with readers of military history. Apr, 2016 the battle of kamdesh stands as one of the bloodiest battles of the entire afghan war, made infamous in cnn correspondent jake tappers bestselling book, the outpost. The book ends with the evacuation and deliberate destruction of cop keating, the award to romesha of the medal of honor in 20, and an epilogue briefly describing postbattle happenings in the lives of romesha and some of the surviving members of his platoon. The battle of kamdesh took place during the war in afghanistan. Outnumbered and with taliban overrunning the base, clinton. The genre of the book is military nonfiction and an autobiography.

What happens when enemy targets rush a us military base in. For one of only many very welldetailed examples, you should read about the 2009 battle of kamdesh, especially the book by thenstaff sergeant clinton romesha, red platoon. Army staff sergeant clint romesha is credited with leading the counterattack, directing air support, and providing suppressive fire throughout the 12hour battle. As he publishes a book about the battle of kamdesh, the medal of honor winner says americans are becoming more disconnected from those. An untold story of american valor, which adds geopolitical context. Medal of honor recipient, and the battle that stays forever. Romesha will be awarded the medal of honor at the white house on feb. It occurred on october 3, 2009, when a force of 300 taliban assaulted the american combat outpost cop keating near the town of kamdesh of nuristan province in eastern afghanistan. Sony pictures has set safe house helmer daniel espinosa to direct an adaptation of the clinton romesha book red platoon. Both movies revolve around cop keating, a fishbowl of a base at the bottom of. Clinton romesha mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.

Romesha s personal narrative of the battle of kamdesh is a companion to the much broader story told in jake tappers the outpost. Heres a description of the story that the film will tell. Battle of kamdesh project gutenberg selfpublishing. A brilliant, wrenching book about war its more intense and horrifying than you could. This official fanpage for medal of honor recipient and author of red platoon, clinton romesha, is updated by his book publisher. Romesha patrols near combat outpost keating in kamdesh, nuristan province, afghanistan. On october 3, 2009, the taliban made a largescale move after years of smaller attacks, sending a force of. May 01, 20 the battle for cop keating has come to illustrate the war in afghanistan, where the mission is often as misunderstood by the american public as the remote corner of the planet where its occurred. Clinton romesha clinton romesha is a former united states army soldier, a recipient of the medal of honor for his actions during the battle of kamdesh in the 2009 afghanistan campaign.

The attack was the bloodiest battle for us forces since the battle of wanat in july 2008, which. Based on the new york times bestselling memoir by clinton romesha, red platoon is a firsthand account of the fourteenhour firefight at the battle of kamdesh. The battle of kamdesh took place during the war in afghanistan 2001present. Clinton lavor clint romesha is a former united states army soldier who received the medal of honor for actions during the battle of kamdesh in 2009 during the war in afghanistan. This compellingly candid detail written by medal of honor recipient clinton romesha tells of the grisly tumult of the battle of keating through the rawest of lenseshis own. Read the bookshould be an outstanding film based on the siege. Not incidentally, those two latter movies were based on autobiographical books, rather than the fever dreams of hollywood leftists, and this book, clinton romesha s red platoon, falls squarely into that genre. Clint romesha and other soldiers talk about taking their post back from the taliban in afghanistan. May 04, 2018 the battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is coming to the big screen. Clinton romesha is shown in an undated photo while on duty in afghanistan. Romesha is the fourth of five siblings, including two brothers who also joined the military. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor.

The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is coming to the big screen. Clinton romesha and ty carter were later awarded the. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha and the battle of. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is. Army staff sergeant, noted for his heroic actions during the battle of kamdesh, a key moment during the afghanistan war. Along with the battle of wanat, cop keating is a signature conflict of the war.

Medal of honor recipient clint romesha, pictured here. The illfated american military base was in a remote afghan valley, and on oct. Chris jones with him to the long range advanced scout surveillance vehicle battle position 1 lras 1 on the north side of the compound, where spc. The medal that one of its defenders received for his actions that day. Red platoon, by clinton romesha, gives insight to the groups activities from the moment they were formed leading up to the fourteen hour fight that took eight soldiers lives. Summary of red platoon by clinton romesha includes analysis. Clinton romesha penguin random house speakers bureau. Army staff sergeant noted for his heroic actions during the battle of kamdesh, a key moment during the war in afghanistan. Army position in afghanistan that attracted a taliban attack nearly seven years ago. He is also the author of a biographical book, red platoon, an account of the aforementioned battle which earned him his medal. The attack was the bloodiest battle for us forces since the battle of wanat in july 2008, which occurred 20 miles 32 km away from. After his return to the united states, romesha exited the military and moved to north dakota to spend time with his wife and three kids.

Romesha was in the 1st platoon barracks, located roughly in the middle of the compound. Clinton romesha was pleased when early readers of red platoon, his memoir of the 14hour battle of kamdesh, told him the book made it seem like he had done very little during the siege book. He received the medal of honor for actions during the battle of kamdesh in 2009 during the war in afghanistan. Romeshas personal narrative of the battle of kamdesh is a companion to the much broader story told in jake tappers the outpost. Clinton romeshas booking agent and speaking fee speaker. Cnns jake tapper reports on medal of honor recipient and former us army staff sergeant clinton romesha.

For his actions that day, and much against his will, staff sergeant clinton romesha would become one of two men given the medal of honor for actions at the battle of kamdesh. They werent going to get beat that day the medal of. The fighting at cop keating, which is also known as the battle of kamdesh, involved an attack by over 400 insurgents against the combat outpost, which was slated to be dismantled. A day earlier, romesha received the medal of honor during a ceremony at the white house in washington, d. Contact speakerbookingagency today at 18887525831 to book clinton romesha for a virtual event, virtual. Staff sergeant clinton romesha and staff sergeant ty carter were awarded the medal of. On october 3, 2009, sergeant romesha took quick and selfless action while under aggressive fire from the taliban. Romesha patrols near combat outpost keating in kamdesh, nuristan province, afghanistan, 27 july 2009. Moh recipients carter and romeshas stories come to screen. The attack was the bloodiest battle for us forces since the battle of wanat in july 2008, which occurred 20 miles 32 km away. Ssg romesha was later decorated with the medal of honor for his actions. The battle of kamdesh was the first battle since the battle of ap bac in 1963 for which two living americans were awarded the medal of honor. His extraordinary efforts gave bravo troop the opportunity to regroup, reorganize and prepare for the counterattack that allowed the troop to account for its personnel and secure combat post keating. Clinton lavor romesha was born on 17 august 1981, in lake city, california, to a family with a strong military background.

The outpost was manned by 54 american personnel from b troop, 3rd squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, who faced greater than seventoone odds in the battle. Staff sergeant romeshas heroic actions throughout the daylong battle were critical in suppressing an enemy that had far greater numbers. Bloody battle at cop keating soldier of fortune magazine. In a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost keating. May 01, 2016 combat outpost keating was a remote u. Clinton romesha grew up in a family with a strong military background. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is coming. Memoir by clint romesha, moh recipient, on sale may 3. In 2016, romeshas book red platoon was published recounting the battle of kamdesh. His grandfather, aury smith, is a world war ii veteran who fought in the battle of normandy. Cop keating on october 3, 2009, staff sergeant romesha was assigned as a. The battle of kamdesh stands as one of the bloodiest battles of the entire afghan war, made infamous in cnn correspondent jake tappers bestselling book, the outpost. Army in 1999, and was posted at various times in germany, south korea and colorado. Parade red platoon by medal of honor recipient clinton romesha will probably prove to be the definitive literary contribution of the war in afghanistan.

President barack obama yesterday awarded romesha the medal of honor for his actions during the battle of kamdesh on oct. At the time of the deadly taliban attack on cop keating, army staff sergeant romesha was a section leader assigned to bravo troop, 361. His father is a vietnam war veteran who later became a church leader in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Born into a family with a strong military background, romesha joined the u. For 14 hours, the black knight troop fought to defend their post. He received the medal of honor for actions during the battle of kamdesh in 2009 during the war in afghanistan born into a family with a strong military background, romesha joined the u. Romesha was in the army from 1999 through 2011, when he left active duty to spend more time with family and work in north dakotas oil industry. Apr 16, 2016 a day earlier, romesha received the medal of honor during a ceremony at the white house in washington, d. The battle of kamdesh took place in 2009 at combat outpost keating when a small unit of u. On 11 february 20, president barack obama awarded the medal of honor to staff sergeant clinton romesha, a survivor of the battle. The battle for cop keating has come to illustrate the war in afghanistan, where the mission is often as misunderstood by the american public as the remote corner of the planet where its occurred. A true story of american valor by clinton romesha is a memoir of the october 2009 battle of kamdesh, in which hundreds of taliban insurgents attacked keating, the most remote american combat outpost in afghanistan. Clinton romesha is shown in an undated photo while on. In 2009, romesha was an army staff sergeant, in a cavalry troop bravo black knight troop fighting in iraq, then.