Historical Dictionary of Afghan Wars, Revolutions And Insurgencies

Informationen zum Autor By Ludwig W. Adamec Klappentext All the information currently available on the endless chain of wars stretching over two and a half centuries is traced in this book. It consists of the American involvement in Afghanistan since October 2001 as well as individual campaigns, including tactics and logistics of skirmishes, the weapons used, and biographical entries on the significant leaders involved in the battles. Extensive analysis of regional and ideological divisions within the country and the external forces that have brought around conflict in this remote, mountainous region, in addition to a chronology of the encounters, an extensive bibliography, and numerous maps and illustrations make this crucial volume indispensable.

Product details

• Authors: Ludwig W Adamec, Ludwig W. Adamec
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2005
• EAN: 9780810849488
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-4948-8
• No. of pages: 403
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 38 mm
• Series: Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest; Historical Dictionaries of War; Historical Dictionaries of War; Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous