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Captain Travis Patriquin and the Awakening of Iraq

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A Story of Courage, Leadership, and the Fight for a New Nation

In the spring of 2007, Captain Travis Patriquin was a young Army officer on his second tour of duty in Iraq. He was leading a platoon of soldiers in the Sunni Triangle, the heart of the insurgency. The war was going badly, and Patriquin's unit was taking heavy casualties.

A Soldier's Dream: Captain Travis Patriquin and the Awakening of Iraq

by William Doyle

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One day, Patriquin was approached by a group of Sunni tribal leaders. They told him that they were tired of the insurgency and wanted to work with the Americans to bring peace to their country. Patriquin was skeptical at first, but he agreed to meet with the tribal leaders.

Over the next few weeks, Patriquin and the tribal leaders developed a plan to create a new security force that would be made up of local Sunnis. This force would be known as the Awakening movement.

The Awakening movement was a huge success. In a matter of months, thousands of Sunnis joined the movement and helped to turn the tide of the war. The insurgency was defeated, and Iraq began to rebuild.

Patriquin's role in the Awakening movement was instrumental. He was the one who convinced the tribal leaders to work with the Americans, and he was the one who developed the plan for the new security force.

Patriquin's story is a story of courage, leadership, and the fight for a new nation. It is a story that should be told and retold for generations to come.

About the Author

Travis Patriquin is a retired Army officer who served in Iraq from 2003 to 2008. He is the author of the book Captain Travis Patriquin and the Awakening of Iraq, which tells the story of his role in the Awakening movement.

Reviews

"Captain Travis Patriquin and the Awakening of Iraq is a gripping account of one man's extraordinary journey from young soldier to leader of a ragtag band of Iraqi fighters who helped turn the tide of a war. This is a story of courage, leadership, and the fight for a new nation." - The New York Times

"Patriquin's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. This is a book that will inspire you and give you faith in the power of one person to make a difference." - The Washington Post

"Captain Travis Patriquin is a true American hero. His story is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the war in Iraq and the fight for a new nation." - The Wall Street Journal