The Twenty Year War

A Photo Journal Dedicated to Veterans of the Global War on Terror

Photographer Beau Simmons

Publisher: Ballast Books

Price: $59.95 USD

Photographer: Beau Simmons

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. By honoring Veterans on November 11, the bravest of the brave, there is a book that includes 71 unique stories spanning the 20 year global war on terror that has been released. ‘The Twenty Year War,” is a photo journal dedicated to Veterans. As the country embarks on its annual celebration honoring those who have served, this book is sure to move its readers. Written to inspire, the intimate stories and moving visual images was created by Afghanistan Veterans Tom Amenta and Dan Blakeley. Contributions were made by Multi Award-Winner Photojournalist Beau Simmons.

‘The Twenty Year War,’ is a perfect way to learn about the sacrifices these brave individuals make by serving the country and discover personal insights into their lives once they come home. Sometimes melancholy, but ultimately inspiring, the creators of the book are available to share stories of the book's creation and the bonds they built through meeting with and sharing these stories.

From the direct connection of Amenta and Blakely as Veterans to the soldiers and Photographer Beau Simmons own two-year Quixotic journey across America to capture the intimate and stunning portraits of each hero featured in the book.