Crazyhorse: Flying Apache Attack Helicopters with the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq, 2006–2007

by Daniel M McClinton

Experience aerial combat at the controls of the fearsome AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during the Operation Iraqi Freedom “Surge.” Author Dan McClinton was an Apache pilot with the US Army’s 1st Cavalry Division through three combat deployments to Iraq. As a battalion tactical operations officer, he planned and executed attack helicopter missions in and around Baghdad in 2006–07. His memoir reveals for the first time many stories of selfless service, courage, and sacrifice that all readers will find compelling. At the same time, it also illustrates the absurdities that are involved with living in a massive bureaucracy like the US military. Also included are many original color photographs taken by McClinton in the Iraqi combat zone.

304 pages, Hardcover

Published February 14, 2023

Reviews

[Delway Burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book by a career Apache pilot on his third tour to Iraq. Hard to follow at times due to all the military acronyms, but his insights are rare. He looks at the media and the incompetency or rather irrelevancy of many of the officers. It also shows the ridiculous proposition of a "limited" urban war. Collateral damage will happen by definition. Casting blame is for those out of touch from history.