
Vets And Badges
Battle of Ramadi: What Really Happened During the Iraq War?
Experience the raw reality of the Battle of Ramadi through the eyes of US Army MAJ Miguel N. Sanata (Ret) depicted in his newly released bool titled “Unheard Voices The Battle For Ramadi – A Soldier’s Memoir From Combat Outpost Falcon. For those studying Iraq war history, this conversation provides a firsthand look at the high-stakes decisions made on the ground alongside company leadership. Hearing these combat veteran stories offers crucial perspective on the pressure of active duty engagements. We focus on the tactical environment and the human element of service, providing a clear picture of what transpired during this critical deployment. Subscribe for veteran experience breakdowns and comment below on which historical engagements you want us to cover next. Chapters: 00:00 – The Firefight in Missoula Talafa 03:28 – Leadership and Camaraderie in Combat 07:40 – The Importance of Writing a Memoir 09:47 – The Role of the Infantry in Combat 17:41 – Mechanized Infantry and Tactical Advantages 22:51 – The Symbiotic Relationship in Combat 24:44 – Inside the Infantry Experience 28:34 – The Burden of Leadership 29:57 – Individual Experiences in Combat 32:21 – The Importance of Soldier Welfare 36:01 – Technology’s Role in Modern Warfare 40:03 – Filling the Gaps in Military History 4 1:05 -A Soldier’s Memoir: Unheard Voices For more about “Unheard Voices The Battle For Ramadi – A Soldier’s Memoir From Combat Outpost Falcon” VISIT: https://www.MiguelNSantana.com Vets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING – a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders. For more visit: https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/ www.VetsAndBadges.com VAB – 2026

