The operators : the wild and terrifying inside story of America's war in Afghanistan /
Michael Hastings.
- New York : Blue Rider Press, 2012.
- 417 Pages ill. ; Hb 24 cm.
"The Operators" is a gripping and insightful account by Michael Hastings, a Rolling Stone journalist, of the United States' involvement in the war in Afghanistan. The book focuses on General Stanley McChrystal's command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in 2009-2010, and the events that led to his dismissal. Hastings' narrative provides a candid and often disturbing look at the realities of modern warfare, the complexities of military strategy, and the human costs of conflict. With its vivid reporting and nuanced analysis, "The Operators" is a thought-provoking and eye-opening examination of America's longest war.