A Few Bad Men: The True Story of U.S. Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America

By Major Fred Galvin USMC (Ret.) & Sal Manna

A Few Bad Men: The True Story of U.S. Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America - Major Fred Galvin USMC (Ret.) & Sal Manna
  • Release Date: 2022-06-07
  • Genre: History
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 52 Ratings

Description

Ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders—these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home.

A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an elite Marine special operations unit bombed by an IED and shot at during an Afghanistan ambush. The Marine Commandos were falsely accused of gunning down innocent Afghan civilians following the ambush. The unit’s leader, Maj. Fred Galvin, was summarily relieved of duty and his unit was booted from the combat zone. They were condemned by everyone, from the Afghan president to American generals. When Fox Company returned to America, Galvin and his captain were the targets of the first Court of Inquiry in the Marines in fifty years.

“Fred Galvin is the real deal. His dramatic retelling of his experience as commander of Fox Company reads like a thriller, full of twists and turns, filled with unassuming heroes and deceitful villains.” — Rob Lorenz, Producer/Director, American Sniper, Flags of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima, Mystic River, The Marksman

“Fred Galvin has written a real ‘page turner’ that demonstrates how politics permeates The Pentagon and posts abroad…I highly recommend this book.” — J.D. Hayworth, U.S. House of Representatives (Arizona), TV/Radio Host

“This book is a must-read for every American who wants to know why, after twenty long years in Afghanistan, we did not win.” — Jessie Jane Duff, USMC, Analyst, CNN and FOX

“A Few Bad Men is a must-read story of valor, betrayal, and keeping the Marines’ honor clean.” — Jed Babbin, USAF Judge Advocate, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Journalist, National Review, Washington Post

“An incredible account and history of the fighting spirit of the ‘Marine Raiders’ under fire and the relentless fourteen-year campaign by their leader to clear their names.” — Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely, U.S. Army (Ret.), Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Command

Reviews

  • A great read

    4
    By Harry Angstom
    Being a USMC, Vietnam veteran, and having been a rifleman in battle, I found this book disturbing. The way the USMC turned on their own upset me immensely. Actually, it was a disgrace. Never trust the media or the political system. And if you are in the middle of a war and form the thought that if you survive and make it home that the rest of your life will be roses, I have bad news for you. It won’t. Read the book!
  • Semper Fidelis, Interdum

    5
    By GothicSerpent
    Great telling of Major Galvin’s MARSOC 7. Beginning to end, this is an example of what the opposite of faithful looks like. A great injustice has been done here by the Marine Corps. It’s unfortunate that senior leaders are merely cowards in uniform. Worth the read. Do it.
  • Humbling and saddening

    5
    By llamamama2020
    Humbling to read the story of the Marines that were falsely accused of murder. It saddens me to see such a lack of integrity in the leadership that “investigated” this case. Thank you to all these Marines and their families for your selfless and dedicated service.
  • A Few Bad Men

    5
    By Wanderer1077
    An excellent book. It’s too bad that none scum who tried to have these Marines convicted were ever held accountable for their actions. The MARSOC 7 deserve that public apology.