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Duty : memoirs of a Secretary at war /

By Gates, Robert Michael,.
New York Alfred A. Knopf 2014 .
x, 618 pages : , Includes index. | Canada go From the former secretary of defens rendid, vividly wrimen scent of his experien serving Presidents Georges and Barack Obama fluring the wars in Afghan Before Robert M. Getes reveived a call from the White House in sood, he thought he'd left Washington politics behind after working for si presidents in both the CIA and the National Security Council, be was happy in his role as president of Texas A&M University. But when he was asked to help amation mired in two wars and to all the troops doing the fighting, he answered what he felt was the call of duty. Now, in this unsparing memoir, metiendously fait in its assessments, he takes us behind the scenes of his nearly five years as a secretary at war: the bat tles with Congress, the two presidenta he served. the military itself, and the vast Pentagon bureaucracy, his efforts to help Bush turn the tide in Iraq: his role as a guiding, and often dissenting, voice for Obama, the ardent devotion to and love for American soldiers his "heroes"-he developed on the job In relating his personal journey as secretary. Gates draws us into the innermost satictums of gov erument and military power during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, illuminating iconic fugures. vital negotiations, and critical situations in reveal ing, intimate detail. Offering unvarnished apprais als of Dick Cheney, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Presidents Bush and Obama, among other key play ers. Gates exposes the full spectrum of behind-closed-doors politicking within both the Bush and Obama administrations He discusses the great controversies of his tenure surges in both Iraq and Afghanistan, how to deal with Iran and Syria. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Guantánamo Bay, Wikileaks-as they played out behind the television cameras. He brings to life the Situation Room during the Bin Laden raid. And. searingly, he shows how congressional debate and action or inaction on everything from equipment budgeting to troop withdrawals was often motivated. to his increasing despair and anger, more by party politics and media impact than by members' desires to protect our soldiers and ensure their success. However embroiled he became in the trials of Washington, Gates makes clear that his heart was always in the most important theater of his tenure as secretary: the front lines. We journey with him to both war zones as he meets with active-duty troops and their commanders, awed by their courage, and also witness him greet coffin after flag-draped cof-fin returned to U.S. soil, heartbreakingly aware that he signed every deployment order. In frank and poi-gnant vignettes, Gates conveys the human cost of war. and his admiration for those brave enough to under-take it when necessary. Duty tells a powerful and deeply personal story that allows us an unprecedented look at two adminis-trations and the wars that have defined them. ROBERT M. GATES served as secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. He also served as an officer in the United States Air Force and worked for the Central Intelligence Agency before being appointed director of the agency by President George H. W. Bush. He was a member of the National Security Council staff in four administrations and served eight presidents of both political parties. Additionally, Gates has a continuing distinguished record in the private sector and in academia, including currently serving as chancellor of the College of William and Mary. He holds a Ph.D. in Russian and Soviet history from Georgetown University. Also available from Random House Audio WITH 32 PAGES OF COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS Jacket photograph by Platon Jacket design by Chip Kidd Alfred A. Knopf, Publisher, New York www.aaknopf.com 25 cm.
9780307959478 (hardcover)

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The operators : the wild and terrifying inside story of America's war in Afghanistan /

By Hastings, Michael.
New York : Blue Rider Press, 2012 .
417 Pages , "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. 24 cm..
9780399159886

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Marching toward hell : America and Islam after Iraq /

By Scheuer, Michael..
New York : Free Press, 2009 .
xxviii, 368 Pages , "Featuring a new introduction"--Cover. 22 cm..
9780743299718

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Cables from Kabul : the inside story of the West's Afghanistan campaign /

By Coles, Sherard Cowper-,.
London : HarperPress, 2011 .
xxiv, 312 Pages , Cables from Kabul: The Inside Story of the West's Afghanistan Campaign by Sherard Cowper-Coles offers a candid, insider’s account of the diplomatic and military efforts in Afghanistan. Drawing from his experience as the British Ambassador in Kabul and as a key figure in Western policy circles, Cowper-Coles reveals the complexities, missteps, and behind-the-scenes negotiations that shaped the international campaign. The book provides a rare, firsthand perspective on the challenges of state-building, counterinsurgency, and diplomacy in one of the world’s most volatile regions. 24 cm..
9780007432011 | 9780007432028 (TPB)

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The wrong enemy : America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014 /

By Gall, Carlotta,.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014 .
xxi, 329 Pages , In "The Wrong Enemy: America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014," Carlotta Gall, a seasoned journalist, offers a critical examination of the United States' involvement in Afghanistan. Drawing on her extensive experience reporting from the region, Gall argues that the U.S. misidentified its primary enemy and misallocated its resources, ultimately undermining its own objectives. The book provides a nuanced analysis of the conflict, shedding light on the complexities of Afghan politics, the Taliban's resurgence, and the challenges of nation-building. Gall's account serves as a thought-provoking critique of America's longest war and its implications for the future. 24 cm.
9780544046696 (hardcover)

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A kingdom of their own : the family Karzai and the Afghan disaster /

By Partlow, Joshua,.
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422 pages : , "This is a Borzoi book"--Title-page verso. 25 cm.
9780307962645 (hardback)

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First In: An Insider's Account of How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistan

By Schroen, Gary C..
New York Ballantine Books 2005 .
379pages , Washington DC 11-19 September 2001 History On the Move from Germany to Uzbekistan 19-25 September 2001 Jawbreaker 26-28 September 2001 Sizing Up the Enemy 29 September - 1 October 2001 0891418725

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The INTERROGATORS Inside The Sceret War Against Al Qaeda

By Mackey , Chris .
New york Little Browan Compnay 2004 .
484 0-316-87112-5

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