A Semester in the Sandbox

A Marine Reservist's Iraq War Journal

Adam Davidson

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English

McFarland & Co Inc
12 August 2016

Diaries, letters & journals; Iraq War; Battles & campaigns; Military life & institutions

Dozens of books about the Iraq War have been written by politicians, generals, snipers and Special Forces operatives. This war journal of an enlisted U.S. Marine provides an un-glamorized narrative of a common reservist's deployment to Iraq, from notification of mobilization to final trip home.

The visceral experiences of combat are all described in candid detail, along with hazards of homesickness, boredom and loss. In light of the rise of the Islamic State in the area described in the book, the author's story presents a timely account of the challenges of restoring peace in this restive area.

By: Adam Davidson
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9781476665696
ISBN 10: 1476665699
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 12 August 2016
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Acknowledgments viii List of Terms Preface Charlie Company and the Early Period of the Iraq War July 2004–August 2004: Mobilizing Pre-Deployment Iraq August 2004–October 2004: In-Country October 2004–January 2005: Things Heat Up February 2005: The Homestretch Reunited March 2005–April 2005: Heading Home Postscript Index

Former Marine Reservist Adam Davidson works in the finance industry and lives with his family in Denver, Colorado.