Operation Enduring Freedom : America's Afghan War 2001 to 2002 / Tim Ripley.

Abstract: The first six months of America's war in Afghanistan were incredibly confused. Few journalists or civilians had access to the main events and the result was the creation of many urban myths that persist to this day. This book reveals the truth behind Operation Enduring Freedom, its objectives, successes, failures and consequences. Author Tim Ripley has discovered what actually happened in the first six months of the US led intervention. He reveals the clandestine US and UK reconnaissance efforst before hostilities commenced on 7 October 2001, screte US UAV and drone operations, RAF Canberra and U-2 spy flights and details of initial combat between Taliban and Northern Alliance ground forces.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Operation Enduring Freedom : ten years on—Experience of war—The commanders—'They will hear from us'—On the brink of war—Strategic air campaign—Northern Alliance attacks—Air war—Revolt in the south—Spy planes and drones—Battle of Tora Bora—ISAF deploys—Light footprint—A flawed victory?