Life and Death at Abbey Gate
by Mikael Cook
"The Fall of Afghanistan and the Operation to Save Our Allies"
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Life and Death at Abbey Gate by Mikael Cook
Details
War:
War in Afghanistan
Perspective:
Civilian
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Middle East
Published Date:
2024
ISBN13:
9781636243962
Summary
This book chronicles the chaotic final days of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, focusing on the desperate evacuation efforts at Kabul's Abbey Gate. Mikael Cook provides a firsthand account of the operation to rescue Afghan allies and American citizens amid the Taliban takeover. The narrative centers on the tragic suicide bombing at Abbey Gate that killed 13 U.S. service members and numerous Afghans, while documenting the courage and sacrifice of those who worked to save lives during one of the most dangerous and controversial moments in recent U.S. military history.
