Title: Damn the Valley: 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan
Author: William Yeske
Publisher: Casemate
Publication Date: 06/19/2026
ASIN: 1636246559
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Damn the Valley tells the story of 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, during combat operations in Afghanistan’s Arghandab River Valley. Using firsthand accounts and extensive research, William Yeske examines the platoon’s mission in one of the war’s most dangerous regions. He shows how small-unit leadership, discipline, and resilience helped the soldiers meet daily combat challenges.
The book follows the platoon’s deployment as it confronted insurgent forces, difficult terrain, and the demands of counterinsurgency warfare. Through the experiences of the soldiers, Yeske explores combat leadership, tactical decision-making, unit cohesion, and the realities of modern warfare. The book provides a detailed account of an infantry platoon’s service during the War in Afghanistan. It also highlights the demands that complex combat environments placed on airborne soldiers.
Damn the Valley was featured in The Military Reading Room’s Military Publisher Intelligence: June 2026 New Releases, alongside other notable recent military book releases.
The Military Reading Room’s Military Publisher Intelligence: June 2026 New Releases