by Mary Elizabeth Baker
The Fall of Kabul: A Catastrophic End to America’s Longest War On August 15,
2021, the world watched in horror as Kabul fell to the Taliban without a fight—
erasing 20 years of blood, sweat, and sacrifice in a matter of hours. The sight of
Taliban fighters posing in the abandoned U.S. embassy and driving U.S. military
Humvees through the streets was a humiliation of historic proportions. How
did this happen? How did the United States, the world’s greatest military
power, leave Afghanistan in such a disgraceful, chaotic, and deadly manner?
This book seeks to answer those questions by meticulously breaking down:
The failures of the Biden administration in setting the conditions for a
withdrawal that was doomed from the start. The rushed, politically motivated
decisions that ignored military advice.
The disastrous execution of the withdrawal, from the closure of Bagram Air
Base to the catastrophic failure at Kabul airport. The Taliban’s rapid takeover,
which was entirely predictable but ignored by U.S. intelligence agencies. The
deadly ISIS-K suicide bombing that could have been prevented. The heart
wrenching stories of those abandoned—American citizens, Afghan allies, and
service members left to clean up the mess.
The withdrawal was not an end to the war—it was the beginning of a new,
darker chapter. It emboldened America’s enemies, destroyed our credibility
with our allies, and created a new breeding ground for terrorism. The
consequences will be felt for generations. A Call for Accountability The
Afghanistan withdrawal was a failure of epic proportions, and no one has been
held accountable. The families of the 13 service members killed in the Abbey
Gate bombing deserve justice. The Afghan allies left behind deserve answers.
The American people deserve the truth.
This book is a demand for real investigations, real consequences, and real
accountability. It is a warning to future generations that if we do not learn from
this disaster, we will repeat it. This was not just a military failure—it was a
moral failure. It was a betrayal of trust, a disgrace to those who served, and an
indictment of weak leadership. This book is my promise to those who were left behind—that their
stories will not be forgotten. Because we owe it to them. We owe it to the fallen.
We owe it to history.
Author, Songwriter, Marine Corps Veteran, Mother and Grandmother
Mary Elizabeth Baker is a Marine Corps Veteran, author, and motivational speaker with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the mortgage and finance industry. A former upper-level sales executive, she led, trained, and mentored hundreds of professionals, helping them take command of their careers, finances, and personal responsibility. Her no-excuses approach to leadership was forged during eight years of service in U.S. Marine Corps aviation, where discipline, accountability, and resilience were not optional—they were survival skills. That foundation shaped her career in corporate leadership, where she became known not just for managing teams, but for transforming them. Mary specialized in developing mental toughness, instilling personal accountability, and teaching individuals how to build real financial stability in a results-driven world. As a sought-after motivational speaker and sales trainer, Mary has coached professionals across multiple industries, challenging them to abandon victimhood, break free from limiting beliefs, and adopt the habits required for long-term success. Her work emphasizes self-discipline, responsibility, and leadership—principles she believes are essential not only in business, but in life, relationships, and family. Now retired from the corporate world, Mary devotes her time to writing and speaking, using her lived experience to confront cultural myths and restore truth, balance, and accountability. Her books span self-improvement, financial literacy, cultural commentary, and fiction, all united by a common thread: the belief that strong individuals build strong families—and strong families build strong societies. Mary lives by the principles that shaped her life and career: discipline, resilience, accountability, faith, and an unwavering commitment to personal responsibility.
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