--- product_id: 1798954 title: "Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan" price: "21454CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1798954-outlaw-platoon-heroes-renegades-infidels-and-the-brotherhood-of-war store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan **Price:** 21454CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan - **How much does it cost?** 21454CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1798954-outlaw-platoon-heroes-renegades-infidels-and-the-brotherhood-of-war) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan: 9780062066404: Parnell, Sean, Bruning, John: Books Review: 6 stars! - Wow... just wow. I'm kind of at a loss for words, but I will do my best for this review. First, Outlaw Platoon is going into my "6 star reads" shelf; a shelf reserved for those rare books that deserve 6 stars (I think I have 4 others in there). Outlaw Platoon is one of those books that will change your outlook and stay with you for awhile. Sean Parnell recounts his 16 months in Afghanistan while he was in charge of the Outlaw Platoons, a unit who was stationed on the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Now if you have read your history and followed the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, you will know that Pakistan is supposedly our ally. And you will also know that they let the Taliban and other networks cross their borders and attack our troops. What a bitter assignment, knowing your enemy is crossing the Pak border to kill you, and not being able to engage in Pak territory. Also, Sean's assignment took place in 2006 when the war in Afghanistan was starting to heat up and change course. Pakistan President Musharraf made a "deal with the devil" which increased the tempo on the Pak/Afghanistan border. So Outlaw Platoon takes you through their harrowing battles and interactions with the local Afghans. Sean's writing skills are exemplary. I have read a few soldier memoirs, and Sean just has a way with words. He makes you feel like you are there with the platoon. You can picture every scene like it is playing out before you. I kept returning to his prologue when he states this is non-fiction. It reads like a fiction... full of rich detail and unbearable twists and turns. Within the first 100 pages I had cried twice. And not just a stray tear streaking down my cheek. I felt heart-broken over the events they encountered. And angry. The story of Abdul (one of the platoons interpreters "terps"), just broke my heart. My son asked me why I was crying and my face was full of anguish. I looked at him (sweet and innocent at age 8, and wanting to join the army), and wanted to beg him never to grow up. Outlaw Platoon is an incredible story. I cannot recommend this book enough. I think everybody should read this so they can understand what our troops went through, and continue to go through. And through the story of Abdul and the Village of the Damned, you will also understand what the Afghans are going through. It is heart-pounding, emotional, and beautifully written. This is not a "tough guy" "macho bulls***" war novel. Its one of the best memoirs I have ever read. Review: A Unique Voice in the Cacophony of War Memoirs - Every book I read, fiction and nonfiction alike, leaves an imprint on my view of the world. Parnell left not only an imprint, but shifted the prism through which I look. This is one of many books I've read on the "War on Terror" if you will (if we even think of it in that context anymore) and the men and women fighting it still after all these years. "Outlaw Platoon" is not just a story of warriors however; here, Parnell manages to rise above the din with his refreshingly unique voice, and deserves a place on your electronic or physical bookshelf. Every book has it's share of quote-worthy passages, compelling the reader to engage. "Outlaw Platoon" is rife with them, but one stands out for me as most riveting: "In their most naked moments, veterans tell stories of the unseen bond, founded on love, that unites us psychologically to those who matter most to us. In times of hardship or disaster, wives have risen from half-empty beds, knowing that their warrior husbands have suffered harm. The morning arrival of the contact teams on their doorsteps is no surprise but rather a confirmation of what their hearts already understand". Parnell's account of his time in Afghanistan, and those with which he served and fought against is more than a war tome. It is a searing, no holds barred look at the entire experience, told with a raw and brutally honest shot from the heart and soul of his humanity. He does not lecture us, he does not dilute it. To wit: Parnell really drives it home when he speaks of his parents, most notably his father, in whom he confides during his tour. I won't spoil it for you, but it will hit like a hammer when he gently lets you in on his revelation about those emails, which he wrote because there was nowhere else to go with them. He was masterful in painting that for all of us, even though it was really none of our business. There are heroes, villains, autocrats and ambushes that will leave you cheering and seething. There are battles that will have you gripping your seat, and defeats large and small. All are woven intimately into the narrative. Add this one to your permanent collection. Parnell brings you into his world as few others can or have. It is an immersive, unflinching story of a war within and without, seen through the eyes of a soldier that does not blink in his telling of it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #62,535 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Afghan War Biographies #14 in Afghan War Military History #1,317 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 10,010 Reviews | ## Images ![Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61F0nnyMBqL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6 stars! *by A***R on January 7, 2015* Wow... just wow. I'm kind of at a loss for words, but I will do my best for this review. First, Outlaw Platoon is going into my "6 star reads" shelf; a shelf reserved for those rare books that deserve 6 stars (I think I have 4 others in there). Outlaw Platoon is one of those books that will change your outlook and stay with you for awhile. Sean Parnell recounts his 16 months in Afghanistan while he was in charge of the Outlaw Platoons, a unit who was stationed on the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Now if you have read your history and followed the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, you will know that Pakistan is supposedly our ally. And you will also know that they let the Taliban and other networks cross their borders and attack our troops. What a bitter assignment, knowing your enemy is crossing the Pak border to kill you, and not being able to engage in Pak territory. Also, Sean's assignment took place in 2006 when the war in Afghanistan was starting to heat up and change course. Pakistan President Musharraf made a "deal with the devil" which increased the tempo on the Pak/Afghanistan border. So Outlaw Platoon takes you through their harrowing battles and interactions with the local Afghans. Sean's writing skills are exemplary. I have read a few soldier memoirs, and Sean just has a way with words. He makes you feel like you are there with the platoon. You can picture every scene like it is playing out before you. I kept returning to his prologue when he states this is non-fiction. It reads like a fiction... full of rich detail and unbearable twists and turns. Within the first 100 pages I had cried twice. And not just a stray tear streaking down my cheek. I felt heart-broken over the events they encountered. And angry. The story of Abdul (one of the platoons interpreters "terps"), just broke my heart. My son asked me why I was crying and my face was full of anguish. I looked at him (sweet and innocent at age 8, and wanting to join the army), and wanted to beg him never to grow up. Outlaw Platoon is an incredible story. I cannot recommend this book enough. I think everybody should read this so they can understand what our troops went through, and continue to go through. And through the story of Abdul and the Village of the Damned, you will also understand what the Afghans are going through. It is heart-pounding, emotional, and beautifully written. This is not a "tough guy" "macho bulls***" war novel. Its one of the best memoirs I have ever read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Unique Voice in the Cacophony of War Memoirs *by S***B on April 20, 2018* Every book I read, fiction and nonfiction alike, leaves an imprint on my view of the world. Parnell left not only an imprint, but shifted the prism through which I look. This is one of many books I've read on the "War on Terror" if you will (if we even think of it in that context anymore) and the men and women fighting it still after all these years. "Outlaw Platoon" is not just a story of warriors however; here, Parnell manages to rise above the din with his refreshingly unique voice, and deserves a place on your electronic or physical bookshelf. Every book has it's share of quote-worthy passages, compelling the reader to engage. "Outlaw Platoon" is rife with them, but one stands out for me as most riveting: "In their most naked moments, veterans tell stories of the unseen bond, founded on love, that unites us psychologically to those who matter most to us. In times of hardship or disaster, wives have risen from half-empty beds, knowing that their warrior husbands have suffered harm. The morning arrival of the contact teams on their doorsteps is no surprise but rather a confirmation of what their hearts already understand". Parnell's account of his time in Afghanistan, and those with which he served and fought against is more than a war tome. It is a searing, no holds barred look at the entire experience, told with a raw and brutally honest shot from the heart and soul of his humanity. He does not lecture us, he does not dilute it. To wit: Parnell really drives it home when he speaks of his parents, most notably his father, in whom he confides during his tour. I won't spoil it for you, but it will hit like a hammer when he gently lets you in on his revelation about those emails, which he wrote because there was nowhere else to go with them. He was masterful in painting that for all of us, even though it was really none of our business. There are heroes, villains, autocrats and ambushes that will leave you cheering and seething. There are battles that will have you gripping your seat, and defeats large and small. All are woven intimately into the narrative. Add this one to your permanent collection. Parnell brings you into his world as few others can or have. It is an immersive, unflinching story of a war within and without, seen through the eyes of a soldier that does not blink in his telling of it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Band of Brothers in Afganistan *by K***S on February 3, 2013* Having read warriors' tales from World Wars I and II, Korea, and Vietnam, I decided it was time to try something a little more contemporary. I chose Outlaw Platoon. There are some traits of war that are the same in all ages: innocents are hurt or killed, and war changes those who fight its battles. The adage, "You can't really appreciate what an experience is like until you've lived it personally" holds true. While war remains personal for those doing the fighting, modern weapons allow for the impersonal killing of the foe. It is also a sad fact that, unless we have a friend or a father or a sister in the service, these recent wars are distant and don't seem to have much impact on our everyday lives. That why I wanted to read this book. I wanted to understand what was going in a place far across the world from me, a place where American service personnel are fighting, getting hurt, and dying. Outlaw Platoon recounts the tours of duty of Captain Sean Parnell in Afganistan. It tells of his bonds with his men as they fight an elusive, well-supplied enemy. It also tells of his struggle to maintain the distance required between officers and the men they command. It gives a limited picture of Afganis who seem to be fighting for the same cause as the Americans there. One thing amazes me: with as much ammo and ordinance as is being expended, it seems more injuries and casualties should result. Miraculous and wonderful I found it! I was also amazed that the vehicles could take such heavy fire and still remain viable means to strike back at the enemy, or allow the soldiers to escape or take cover in them. I was also incredulous that these soldiers continued to return to combat or remain on active duty with injuries that could impair their ability to fight and make life or death decisions. One thing that perhaps Outlaw Platoon tried too hard to express was the brotherhood or bond formed between the men. How could it be otherwise? Nevertheless, this book was very readable and a good start in trying to understand, however distantly, what it is like to be there, far from the U.S., in a hostile land. ## Frequently Bought Together - Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan - Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor - Lions of Kandahar: The Story of a Fight Against All Odds --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1798954-outlaw-platoon-heroes-renegades-infidels-and-the-brotherhood-of-war](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1798954-outlaw-platoon-heroes-renegades-infidels-and-the-brotherhood-of-war) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-14*