--- product_id: 211293697 title: "Alone at Dawn" price: "€ 35.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/211293697-alone-at-dawn store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Alone at Dawn **Price:** € 35.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alone at Dawn - **How much does it cost?** € 35.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/211293697-alone-at-dawn) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Alone at Dawn: 9781538729663: Schilling, Dan: Books Review: Eye opening account of events and soldiers we haven’t heard enough about - This was a very compelling read about some of the earliest events in the Afghan war. It traces the development of Air Force Combat Controllers over the decades, as well as the lives and upbringings of some of the key players in the events that lead up to a very bad day on Takur Ghar, a massive 10,000+ foot peak in the Afghan mountains. Overall there are a number of storylines to follow as well as much of the military jargon that necessarily finds its way into such a book. I’m terribly thankful to the authors for all their detailed and dedicated effort to “get this right”. They did. For those who simply wish to whine about the fact it was too complicated to follow I’d only add that you can read a book more than once, or for that matter you can take detailed notes as you read it (digitally or on paper). Short of that, perhaps try growing a brain. What some of the special ops forces have endured since 9/11 is simply beyond the pale. For someone to complain about the pain of actually having to “think” while reading about it is disheartening. It has been my painful experience to have to listen to the pain of so many friends who have had loved ones serving in these roles, for now these many years, and to understand the pain of what it has done to these wonderful warriors. John Chapman left a tremendous legacy of dedication and love and it really shined through at the end of the book. It was sad to learn of some of the military game playing that some of his supporters encountered (I’m sure that’s an understatement) in getting his valor recognized. Unfortunately military institutions from top to bottom have pretty much unfailingly produced some of the best and some of the worst in human behavior. Thins always go wrong in war. Some face up to it, some don’t. A theme does run through this book that is unfortunately not very favorable to some of the Navy Seals involved (and in fact team Six). But given the proclivity for this thing to happen in pretty much all wars, it rings true that some of the players made big mistakes and later tried to cover them up. In reading about military history, and especially US Military history I have found that as enough time passes certain valiant actors eventually get their due. But usually it’s only after significant classified information becomes de-classified. You will find much of that here with some seriously dedicated Air Force Sr. personnel. It reminds me of another GREAT example of the same behavior that was the experience of John Waldren from Torpedo Squadron 8 at the battle of Midway during WWII. He lost his life but his actions & those of his fellow aviators changed world history in mere minutes. Read Richard Mrazek’s wonderful tome on this episode for a gleaming example of military facts being covered up to protect the guilty. Sadly this wonderful story is tarnished by some of the same, but the authors have done their work and provided a compelling and worthwhile read. Personally I think the world of all of our incredibly brave US military people. They “write out a blank check” for an amount up to and including their lives, and sign on the line to serve. You will NOT be disappointed with this story about some very incredible US citizens going above and beyond the call of duty so that we can sleep at night. Special thanks to Dan Schilling & “Chappy’s” Sister Lori for putting in all this effort so that some truth can begin breath again for those who have fallen. Review: Beyond Impressive - Alone at Dawn is so complete and informative, it’s difficult to stop reading. The detailed accounts of those terribly rough early days of the Afghan war were harsh. Extremely well written. A true American Hero finally got his due. MSGT Chapman’s courage, dedication and fortitude were well deserving of the Medal of Honor. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #31,100 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Intelligence & Espionage History #4 in Afghan War Biographies #4 in Afghan War Military History | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,302) | | Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.93 x 8 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1538729660 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1538729663 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 371 pages | | Publication date | June 23, 2020 | | Publisher | Grand Central Publishing | ## Images ![Alone at Dawn - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w597tF7DL.jpg) ![Alone at Dawn - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IpLrG9W+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eye opening account of events and soldiers we haven’t heard enough about *by J***M on August 30, 2019* This was a very compelling read about some of the earliest events in the Afghan war. It traces the development of Air Force Combat Controllers over the decades, as well as the lives and upbringings of some of the key players in the events that lead up to a very bad day on Takur Ghar, a massive 10,000+ foot peak in the Afghan mountains. Overall there are a number of storylines to follow as well as much of the military jargon that necessarily finds its way into such a book. I’m terribly thankful to the authors for all their detailed and dedicated effort to “get this right”. They did. For those who simply wish to whine about the fact it was too complicated to follow I’d only add that you can read a book more than once, or for that matter you can take detailed notes as you read it (digitally or on paper). Short of that, perhaps try growing a brain. What some of the special ops forces have endured since 9/11 is simply beyond the pale. For someone to complain about the pain of actually having to “think” while reading about it is disheartening. It has been my painful experience to have to listen to the pain of so many friends who have had loved ones serving in these roles, for now these many years, and to understand the pain of what it has done to these wonderful warriors. John Chapman left a tremendous legacy of dedication and love and it really shined through at the end of the book. It was sad to learn of some of the military game playing that some of his supporters encountered (I’m sure that’s an understatement) in getting his valor recognized. Unfortunately military institutions from top to bottom have pretty much unfailingly produced some of the best and some of the worst in human behavior. Thins always go wrong in war. Some face up to it, some don’t. A theme does run through this book that is unfortunately not very favorable to some of the Navy Seals involved (and in fact team Six). But given the proclivity for this thing to happen in pretty much all wars, it rings true that some of the players made big mistakes and later tried to cover them up. In reading about military history, and especially US Military history I have found that as enough time passes certain valiant actors eventually get their due. But usually it’s only after significant classified information becomes de-classified. You will find much of that here with some seriously dedicated Air Force Sr. personnel. It reminds me of another GREAT example of the same behavior that was the experience of John Waldren from Torpedo Squadron 8 at the battle of Midway during WWII. He lost his life but his actions & those of his fellow aviators changed world history in mere minutes. Read Richard Mrazek’s wonderful tome on this episode for a gleaming example of military facts being covered up to protect the guilty. Sadly this wonderful story is tarnished by some of the same, but the authors have done their work and provided a compelling and worthwhile read. Personally I think the world of all of our incredibly brave US military people. They “write out a blank check” for an amount up to and including their lives, and sign on the line to serve. You will NOT be disappointed with this story about some very incredible US citizens going above and beyond the call of duty so that we can sleep at night. Special thanks to Dan Schilling & “Chappy’s” Sister Lori for putting in all this effort so that some truth can begin breath again for those who have fallen. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond Impressive *by G***B on October 30, 2025* Alone at Dawn is so complete and informative, it’s difficult to stop reading. The detailed accounts of those terribly rough early days of the Afghan war were harsh. Extremely well written. A true American Hero finally got his due. MSGT Chapman’s courage, dedication and fortitude were well deserving of the Medal of Honor. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great story of endurance and sacrifice *by M***T on December 13, 2025* Heard a lot of positive about this book and it did not disappoint. 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