American Soldier by Tommy R. Franks

The audiobook American Soldier by General Tommy R. Franks, co-written with Malcolm McConnell, offers an insider's account of his military career, culminating in his command of U.S. Central Command from 2000 to 2003. It chronicles his journey from a small-town upbringing through his service in Vietnam, where he was wounded three times, to leading American and Coalition forces in Afghanistan and Iraq during the initial phases of the War on Terror. Franks provides a detailed perspective on operations like Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, including the strategic decisions, intelligence challenges, and diplomatic efforts involved. He also offers insights into the Washington bureaucracy and the aftermath of the conflicts. The audiobook, narrated by Eric Conger, was released around August 3, 2004, with a digital audiobook version appearing as early as 2004 and a listed "on sale" date of March 17, 2009 for digital formats.