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Joshua Key was a patriotic young man from Oklahoma who joined the US Army to secure a better life for his family. Expecting to fight terrorists, he instead found himself on the front line in Iraq, witnessing the brutal reality of a conflict far removed from the official narrative. Key provides a harrowing, unflinchingly honest account of his time in the service, detailing incidents where soldiers targeted, maimed, and killed Iraqi civilians without provocation.
This profound memoir charts his transformation from a soldier who believed in the honour of service to a man who could no longer reconcile his conscience with the orders he received. After returning home on leave, Key made the life-altering decision to desert the army, eventually becoming a fugitive and a refugee. The Deserter's Tale is a powerful, devastating testimony that raises urgent questions about the morality of war and the responsibilities of the international community. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of the Iraq War and the internal struggle of a soldier who chose integrity over obedience.
Used (good, see images, some markings and rear sticker mark) Softcover ISBN 9781921145
