Victory point

Ed Darack's Victory Point draws on his firsthand reporting and embeds with Marines to reconstruct Operation Red Wings and the broader campaign in the region.

The book examines planning, execution, and the aftermath, highlighting operational and institutional issues that contributed to the tragedy.

Darack uses primary sources, interviews, and field observation to challenge myths and clarify timelines, aiming for an accurate historical record.

His work has been cited by other journalists as a foundational, corrective account to more sensationalized narratives.

Victory Point serves both as a tactical account and a critique of how military stories are communicated publicly.