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Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Afghanistan • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells the true story of female soldiers who joined a cultural support team in Afghanistan. These women operated alongside Special Operations forces, breaking barriers and forming strong bonds while executing challenging missions on the battlefield.

Inspirational

Adventurous

Emotional

Informative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.5

8,396 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ashley's War by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon receives praise for its compelling narrative and detailed account of female soldiers in combat roles, highlighting bravery and camaraderie. Criticisms include a perceived lack of depth in character development and occasional narrative disorganization. Overall, it's an inspirational and informative read on women in military operations.

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Who Should Read Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield?

Readers interested in women's roles in military history, especially those who enjoyed Band of Sisters or The Girls of Atomic City, would appreciate Ashley's War by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon. It's ideal for those curious about the integration of female soldiers in special ops.

4.5

8,396 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Afghanistan • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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