A Captain at War: Stories of an American Advisor in Fallujah, Iraq

by Christopher Westhoff

He is trained and ready for war. Instead of leading Marines into combat, a Marine Captain is given the mission of advising an Iraqi Army battalion in one of the most violent cities in Iraq. The collected stories span seven months of nearly constant combat in 2006 and 2007, at the height of the insurgency in Iraq. This book is the raw, visceral story of a combat advisor with a lot more combat than advising.

181 pages, Paperback

First published December 14, 2019

Reviews

[Lynda Masi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Captains War is the best book l have read this year. The Captain takes you on a personal Journey of deployment that makes you feel like are right there with him. Also a story of strength and how to find yours in time of doubt.
Lynda Masi

[Doug Doucette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced and hard hitting. A Captain at War will make you uncomfortable in the best possible way.

[Chris Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly amazing story

Extremely well done by a person that has been there and done that and lived to tell about it.worth the time to read

[Marsha Masi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book for every American to read.

I am an almost 70 year old grandmother that usually rotates between romance novels and biographies. To my utter surprise I was spellbound by this totally unromantic, gut wrenching story. I found the captain to be so real that sometimes it felt like I could reach out and touch him. I couldn’t put it down as the Captain taught me his lessons about life and war.

[David Westhoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

[Misael Ramos · Rating 4 out of 5]

"A Captain at War" is a gripping memoir that takes you straight into the chaos of Fallujah, Iraq, through the eyes of a US Army captain advising an Iraqi army battalion. The author's vivid storytelling brings to life the intense combat, cultural nuances, and human struggles that defined the war. With honest reflections on leadership, teamwork, and the true cost of conflict, this book sheds new light on moment in history. It's a must-read

[Joseph Tarantino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revealing

Great first hand account of what it was like living through that experience during that conflict. As a person who did not have to be there, gave me perspective and a deeper appreciation for those that did go.

[Rosalie King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend! I don't typically read this category, but Westhoff captured me immediately. Thank you for sharing and for keeping us safe while you were at war.

[Layla Anzaldua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gives you a true insight into the minds of military officers and the effects war has on them no matter how they show it.