Ep. 6 - "The Story of Wanat" with SSG Ryan Pitts
Modern War Institute - A podcast by Modern War Institute at West Point
We talk with SSG Ryan Pitts, Medal of Honor recipient, about 2008's Battle of Wanat. His unit experienced a large scale, determined attack in the mountains of Afghanistan which resulting in nine Americans killed. We hear his story and discuss ways that further leaders can prepare themselves for situations similar to those he experienced.