USA Today Military Writer Discusses Iraq Book 6:30 pm July 12

USA Today’s Jim Michaels will discuss his latest book, “A Chance in Hell: The Men Who Triumphed Over Iraq’s Deadliest City and Turned the Tide of War," at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 12, in the conference rooms. The event is free for Club members, $5 for non-members.

“A Chance in Hell” describes how one brigade turned Iraq's most violent city into a model of stability. Col. Sean MacFarland's brigade arrived in Iraq's deadliest city with simple instructions: pacify Ramadi without destroying it. The odds were against him from the start. What followed was one of history's unlikeliest -- and most successful -- partnerships. Together, the Americans and Sattar's growing band of fighters drove al-Qaeda from Ramadi.

As a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, no outside books will be permitted. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing for $26.

Reservations are required at [email protected] or 202-662-7523.