Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 by Marcus Luttrell

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 is an American oral history written by former United States Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, with assistance from novelist and ghostwriter Patrick Robinson. It provides an eyewitness account of Operation Redwing, a mission involving four members of SEAL Team 10 that took place in the Hindu Kush in northeastern Afghanistan, as well as details about fellow SEAL Team 10 members who were killed in action during the mission.

The book begins with a prologue on June 28, 2005, when former Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell was found by local Afghan villagers in the Hindu Kush mountains. He had been ejected from a helicopter that had crashed due to a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) launched by Taliban forces. The crash had occurred while the four members of SEAL Team 10 were attempting to reconnoiter a Taliban-aligned group of Chechen mercenaries rumored to be setting up operations in the region.

The book traces Marcus' journey, as well as that of his three compatriots in the mission, Petty Officers Michael Murphy, Danny Dietz, and Matthew Axelson. It provides an eyewitness account of their mission and its various complexities. It also documents the personal stories of the three other members of SEAL Team 10 who were deployed during the mission, but tragically killed during the ensuing firefight.

The Book provides readers with an inside view of the missions tactics, procedures and difficulties, as well as the unique personal and professional qualities of each of the different SEAL Team 10 members. While the mission took place at the height of the War in Afghanistan, the story of Operation Redwing also serves as a reminder of the courage and dedication of the men and women in our armed forces, both past and present.

The book has been the inspiration for the award-winning film Lone Survivor, directed by Peter Berg and starring Mark Wahlberg. The film was released to theaters on December 25, 2013 and has since become a critically acclaimed box office hit. The movie, as well as the book, are a testament to the incredible feats of bravery and honor of the members of SEAL Team 10, and the difficult and dangerous missions they take on every day.

In his book, Marcus Luttrell also appears to offer a visual testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit, while documenting the unwavering commitment to mission and teamwork inherent in the members of the United States armed forces, particularly the Navy SEALs. The book and the movie are a solemn and inspiring tribute to the fallen heroes that have given their all in service to our country.

For anyone who wants to learn more about SEAL Team 10, the mission of Operation Redwing and its tragic outcome, Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 is an excellent resource to do just that. Written in an accessible and engaging biographical narrative, Luttrell’s oral history is a gripping and emotional read, as well as a solemn tribute to the courage and devotion of the brave men and women in our military.