The Strongest Tribe

The narrative explores the pivotal leadership of Generals David Petraeus and Raymond Odierno during the Iraq War, highlighting their role in reversing the tide of American public sentiment. Through firsthand experiences from numerous embeds with front-line units over five years, combat journalist Bing West unveils the realities of counterinsurgency strategies and tactics. This in-depth account dispels common myths and offers an expert perspective on the complexities of how U.S. forces engaged in combat, making it a definitive study of the war's dynamics.