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Ashley'S War: The Untold Story Of A Team Of Women Soldiers On The Special Ops Battlefield
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From Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, The Author Of The New York Times Bestseller The Dressmaker Of Khair Khana, Comes The Story Of A Unique Team Of Warriors Women Who Could Not Be Army Rangers And Navy Seals In Their Own Right, But Who Answered The Call To Get As Close To The Fight As The Army Had Ever Allowed Women To Be Including Ashley White, A Beloved Soldier Who Was Killed Serving Her Countrys Causein 2010, The Army Created Cultural Support Teams, A Secret Pilot Program To Insert Women Alongside Special Operations Soldiers Battling In Afghanistan. The Army Reasoned That Women Could Play A Unique Role On Special Ops Teams: Accompanying Their Male Colleagues On Raids And, While Those Soldiers Were Searching For Insurgents, Questioning The Women Living At The Compound. Their Presence Had A Calming Effect On Enemy Households, But More Importantly, The Csts Were Able To Search Adult Women For Weapons And Gather Crucial Intelligence. They Could Build Relationships In Ways That Male Soldiers In An Islamic Country Never Could.In Ashley'S War, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Uses Ontheground Reporting And A Finely Tuned Understanding Of The Complexities Of War To Tell The Story Of Cst2, A Unit Of Women Handpicked From The Army To Serve In This Highly Specialized And Challenging Role. The Pioneers Of Cst2 Proved For The First Time, At Least To Some Grizzled Special Operations Soldiers, That Women Are Physically And Mentally Tough Enough To Become One Of Them.The Price Of This Professional Acceptance Came In Personal Loss And Social Isolation: The Only People Who Really Understand The Women Of Cst2 Are Each Other. At The Center Of This Story Is A Friendship Cemented By Glee, Video Games, And The Shared Perils And Seductive Powers Of Upclose Combat. At The Heart Of The Team Is The Tale Of A Beloved And Effective Soldier, Ashley White.Much As She Did In Her Bestselling The Dressmaker Of Khair Khana, Lemmon Transports Readers To A World They Previously Had No Idea Existed: A Community Of Women Called To Fulfill The Military'S Mission To Win Hearts And Minds And Bound Together By Danger, Valor, And Determination. Ashley'S War Is A Gripping Combat Narrative And A Moving Story Of Friendshipa Book That Will Change The Way Readers Think About War And The Meaning Of Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ashley's War'? A: 'Ashley's War' explores the unique role of women in the military, particularly focusing on Cultural Support Teams (CSTs) during the Afghanistan war, showcasing their contributions and challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ashley's War'? A: The author of 'Ashley's War' is Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, who is also known for her New York Times bestseller 'The Dressmaker of Khair Khana'.
- Q: When was 'Ashley's War' published? A: 'Ashley's War' was published on April 12, 2016.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'Ashley's War' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Ashley's War'? A: 'Ashley's War' contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What age group is 'Ashley's War' suitable for? A: 'Ashley's War' is suitable for adult readers interested in military narratives, women's roles in combat, and personal stories of courage and friendship.
- Q: Does 'Ashley's War' contain any graphic content? A: 'Ashley's War' discusses themes of war and combat, which may include graphic descriptions and emotional content related to military service.
- Q: Is 'Ashley's War' based on true events? A: 'Ashley's War' is a non-fiction narrative based on real events and the experiences of women serving in Cultural Support Teams during the war in Afghanistan.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Ashley's War'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the significant contributions of women in the military, the dynamics of combat, and the personal stories of soldiers who were part of Cultural Support Teams.
- Q: What makes 'Ashley's War' a unique military narrative? A: 'Ashley's War' is unique because it focuses on the experiences of women soldiers who served in a groundbreaking role, highlighting their struggles, achievements, and the bonds formed in combat.