Carnivore
A Memoir by One of the Deadliest American Soldiers of All Time
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John Pruden
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As commander of the Carnivore - the most lethal Bradley Fighting Vehicle of the Iraq War - Dillard Johnson was at the forefront of the 2003 invasion. Awarded a Silver Star with Valor for his heroic efforts to save the crew of a crippled Bradley, he was personally responsible for 2,000 confirmed enemy kills. But surviving the enemy was only the beginning. Johnson would use the intensity, focus, and humor that kept him alive on the battlefield to fight stage three Hodgkin's Lymphoma - which developed from the radiation poisoning he suffered discharging 5,000 uranium rounds in combat - despite learning he had a 1 in 4 chance of survival. A man determined not to die, Johnson made a miraculous recovery - and then returned to Iraq for a second combat tour as an Army sniper. Performing overwatch protection for his fellow troops, he is officially credited with 121 snipers kills, believed to be the most ever by a U.S. Army sniper and second only (across all branches) to Chris Kyle. After finishing his 21-year career in the military in 2006, Johnson became a private contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, in Carnivore, this decorated hero tells his amazing story.
Funny and exciting, Carnivore offers fresh insight into the mind and heart of a warrior and offers a look at the lives of troops on the ground not seen before. It is the story of a poor kid from Kentucky who has beaten extraordinary odds and a loving husband and a devoted father of four children, including a son with cerebral palsy. It is a story only one man can tell.
©2013 Dillard Johnson and James Tarr (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishersWhat listeners say about Carnivore
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- Anonymous User
- 28-11-2020
Astounding book
The way the author holds his men and family to the highest regard is admirable, the narrator is awesome and the way its read had me not wanting to put it down. The funniest stories of their mistakes had me in stitches and amazement the made it out of a few bad situations. This book is in my list of top 5. It would have been great to serve with these men.
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- Kathryn Nelson
- 23-02-2023
Hearing this soldiers account serves as a solemn story of what war really is - it’s not glamorous
I enjoyed this account and have no doubt it was probably far more confronting and brutal than what was written. My understanding of all who go to war for Freedom is that no one is really free because we all have to follow rules to live and carry out our lives . No matter if you are for or against war doesn’t change the fact that if someone comes against your cultural and civic way of life then you humanly must stand firm for what you believe. But war never has a good outcome and history bears testimony to how futile war really is for humanity.
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- Dezy
- 24-08-2016
America's deadliest soldier
Amazing and very entertaining story of the personal account of Dillard Johnson in the Iraq war
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- Rachel M.
- 29-04-2024
incredible detail
this true war account is told by one who personally fought in courage, bravery and as a medal if honour for his country.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-09-2024
just all the details in it
loved everything about it remember reading it years ago and now getting to listen to the audio is even better
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- Anonymous User
- 30-08-2018
Amazing Story
Wow. Just Wow.. What a story. Heart wrenching at times but wonderful storytelling. Thank you for your service!
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- Arn
- 12-11-2017
great book.
great true account of some terrible and funny times. good voice over too. never a dull moment
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- Justin
- 10-01-2017
very very good. 9/10
a very bery nice story bout amour in the war. book is very entertaining n enjoyable. . reader did a good job on it
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-04-2017
Mostly Rubbish
I don't doubt his courage but apparently this guy won the war all by himself. After further research, it appears his fellow soldiers have disowned him.
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