Novelist and former Navy SEAL Couch chronicles the role of SEALs in the political and military battle to win back the Sunni tribal lands of al-Anbar and defeat insurgents in Ramadi from October 2005 to October 2007. Although the opening history of Iraq seems accurate and fair, a few references would have been prudent. Still, the refreshingly honest candor about mistakes made and lessons learned deserves consideration by all public libraries. Color photographs are provided. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)