Book · 2018 · History
The Fighters
Americans In Combat
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He wrote an incredible book called the fighters that follows a lot of human stories of of men and women who fought in post-9 11 wars that i can't recommend enough.
Tommy Vietor · Pod Save America · Aug 2021 Listen at 14:05 Why people recommend it
The Fighters by C. J. Chivers is a deeply reported non-fiction book that examines the individual human experiences of service members who fought in the prolonged military conflicts following the September 11 terrorist attacks. On the Pod Save America podcast episode titled American Media's Amnesia About Afghanistan, released on August 23, 2021, host Tommy Vietor discussed the historical context and media coverage surrounding the American war in Afghanistan. During the episode, Tommy Vietor brought up C. J. Chivers and his work, telling listeners that the author had written an incredible book that closely followed the diverse human stories of numerous men and women who served in the post-9/11 wars. Emphasizing the emotional weight and importance of the volume, Tommy Vietor told the audience that he could not recommend the publication enough. By highlighting this specific title, Tommy Vietor aimed to refocus public attention on the personal tolls and lived realities of military personnel whose sacrifices often fade from mainstream political discourse. The recommendation served as a poignant reminder of the human element behind geopolitical decisions, encouraging readers to engage with the ground-level perspectives of soldiers navigating years of continuous overseas conflict.
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Tommy Vietor he wrote an incredible book called the fighters that follows a lot of human stories of of men and women who… 1
“he wrote an incredible book called the fighters that follows a lot of human stories of of men and women who fought in post-9 11 wars that i can't recommend enough”
