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Author (نویسنده/ناشر):

Schroen, Gary C.

Catalog Source (منبع کتلاگ):

ACKU

Statement of responsibility:

Gary C. Schroen.

Edition Statement:

Paperback edition, 2006.

Publication/Distribution (Imprint):

Physical Description:

xiii, 379 pages, [8] unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.

Language:

English

ISBN:

9780891418757
089141875X

Subjects--Personal Names:

,Schroen, Gary C.

Subjects--Topical Terms:

Afghan War (2001- ).
Afghan War, 2001- – Secret service.
Afghan War, 2001- – Personal narratives.
Afghan War, 2001- – Personal narratives, American.
Afghan War, 2001- – Secret service – United States.
United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
Personal narratives – American.

LC Class. No:

DS371.413. / S374 2006

Source of Classification:

Library of Congress Classification / Monograph

Accession No:

3ACKU000533314

General Note:

Abstract: An agency insider furnishes an account of the role of the CIA in the war against terror in Afghanistan, chronicling the complex negotiations with Afghan warlords that led to the defeat of the Taliban, despite the disastrous close calls caused by pressurefrom Washington.

General Note:

“National bestsellers”—at head of title page.

General Note:

“Stunning…an essential document about the strange and oft-forgotten war against the Taliban [and] a proud memoir from [a] man who risked life and limb to try to kill al Qaeda’s masterminds—The Washington Post”—cover page.