| Description |
1 online resource (xxx, 389 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Pre-1978 Helmandi history -- From the Saur revolution to the Soviet withdrawal, 1978-89 -- From the Soviet withdrawal to the US intervention, 1989-2001 --From the US intervention to the return of the Angrez, 2001-6 -- From the return of the Angrez to US re-engagement, 2006-9 -- From US re-engagement: 'counterinsurgency, 2009-12 |
| Summary |
An Intimate War tells the story of the last thirty-four years of conflict in Helmand Province, Afghani- stan as seen through the eyes of the Helmandis. In the West, this period is often defined through different lenses - the Soviet intervention, the civil war, the Taliban, and the post-2001 nation-building era. Yet, as experienced by local inhabitants, the Helmand conflict is a perennial one, involving the same individuals, families and groups, and driven by the same arguments over land, water and power. This book - based on both military and re- search experience in Helmand and 150 inter- vie |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-374) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan)
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Taliban -- History.
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Afghan War, 2001- -- Campaigns -- Afghanistan -- Helmand.
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Afghan War, 2001- -- Participation, British.
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Internal security -- Afghanistan -- Helmand.
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Public opinion -- Afghanistan -- Helmand.
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Afghanistan -- History -- Soviet occupation, 1979-1989.
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Helmand (Afghanistan) -- History, Local.
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Helmand (Afghanistan) -- History, Military.
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Helmand (Afghanistan) -- Politics and government.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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Local history.
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Military history.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0190237910 (electronic bk.) |
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9780190237912 (electronic bk.) |
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