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Little America The War within the War for Afghanistan

Paperback • 2012 • English

Little America The War within the War for Afghanistan

By Rajiv Chandrasekaran

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About the book

The US Government invested millions in Helmand in the 1950s and '60s to transform the barren desert into a veritable oasis - known locally as 'Little America' - and then the money ran out. Four decades later, Helmand was again the focus of US efforts, as waves of Marines descended on the region. Little America tells the story of the long arc of American involvement, and of the campaign to salvage a victory in southern Afghanistan on Obama's watch. Has the war been worth the money and the bloodsh...Show more

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ISBN

9781408831816

Publisher

A&C Black

Published year

2012

Language

English

Original title

Little America The War within the War for Afghanistan

Format

Paperback

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