The Afghan Papers: Committing Britain to War in Helmand, 2005-06

by Michael E. Clarke and Michael Clarke

Book Overview

In 2006, British forces entered the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in what would become one of the defining military campaigns of the decade. At great cost in blood and treasure, the UK waged a protracted counter-insurgency against a resurgent Taliban.

But how was the decision taken to commit Britain to such a difficult and drawn out campaign? The Afghan Papers is the result of private interviews with and frank contributions by some of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415525934
• ISBN13: 9780415525930
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 9.0"