“STEVE DELIVERS THE MOST ACCURATE ACCOUNT I HAVE READ TO DATE OF THE CAPTURE OF SADDAM HUSSEIN.

The brave and heroic actions of his soldiers, along with the countless sacrifices and actions by so many like them, have forever shaped the future of the world in which we live.”

—Gen. Raymond Odierno, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division (2002–2004); Commander of III Corps and Multi-National Corps—Iraq (2006–2008); Commander Multi-National Force—Iraq (2008–2010)

“STEVE RUSSELL AND HIS REGULARS USED TOUGHNESS, INGENUITY, AND GOOD OLD-FASHIONED STREET SMARTS TO BREAK OPEN SADDAM’S INNER CIRCLE.

When I was embedded with Russell’s battalion in Saddam’s hometown, I watched them tighten the noose on Saddam. But I never knew how they did it—until I read this book.”

—Brian Bennett, Washington correspondent for the Los Angeles Times and former Baghdad bureau chief of Time magazine

“AN EXTRAORDINARY PERSONAL GLIMPSE OF THE WAR. A monumental credit to himself, his troops, and the United States of America.”

—The late Robin Moore, author of The Green Berets and The French Connection