Whitlock, Craig
The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781982159016
- author:
- Whitlock, Craig
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SIMON & SCHUSTER
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 13.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Asia, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War A gripping and unvarnished account of the US war in Afghanistan, from the Washington Post's investigative reporting. In 2001, the US invasion of Afghanistan was widely supported, with clear objectives to defeat al-Qaeda and prevent another 9/11. However, the mission soon veered off course, and US officials lost sight of their original goals. The Afghanistan Papers reveals the truth about the war, as told by those who played a direct role in it. From leaders in the White House and the Pentagon to soldiers and aid workers on the front lines, the book contains fast-paced and vivid revelations about the US government's strategies, the nation-building project, and the consequences of failure. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of modern warfare and the politics of deception.
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