Battlefield Afghanistan - Softcover

Ryan, Mike

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9781862273900: Battlefield Afghanistan
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1862273901 ISBN 13: 9781862273900
Publisher: Spellmount, 2007

Synopsis

Avoiding a standard discussion of the politics behind the conflict, this thoroughgoing account of the war in the former Taliban state powerfully depicts the actual situation for those on the ground. Based on interviews from the front line in Afghanistan, this examination reveals how coalition forces are not simply keeping the peace but are currently involved in full-scale warfare with both al-Qaeda militants and the forces of the resurgent Taliban, fighting battles British forces have not experienced since Korea. Drawing from evidence provided by members of the 3rd Battalion, the 16th Air Assault Brigade, the Royal Marines, and the Special Forces community, this overview indicates that the hostilities these soldiers face have proven far greater than anticipated, and the situation in Afghanistan more serious than the politicians would like the public to realize.

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About the Author

Mike Ryan is an Army Officer in the UK Reserve Forces. He is the author of Baghdad or Bust, Campaigns of the SAS, and Special Operations in Iraq. He coauthored Chariots of the Damned and contributed to The Encyclopaedia of the World’s Special Forces.

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Publisher
Spellmount
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1862273901
ISBN 13 
9781862273900
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
224
Rating
  • 4.25 out of 5 stars
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