Description |
xi, 452 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
Note |
Includes photo credits. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-439) and index. |
Contents |
Pt. 1. Ghosts of Christmas past -- Journey to the Plain -- The army in which I should like to fight -- Renaissance -- Preparation -- The fight begins -- pt. 2. Through the hourglass -- The enemy emerges -- Big Ben -- Entrepreneurs of battle -- Out West -- The hunt -- Hibhib -- Networked -- The long war -- pt. 3. The ticking clock -- Understand -- Design -- Decide -- Execute -- Epilogue. |
Summary |
General Stanley McChrystal, the commanding officer of all U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, frankly explores the major episodes and controversies of his eventful career. |
Subject |
McChrystal, Stanley A.
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Generals -- United States -- Biography.
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United States. Army -- Biography.
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McChrystal, Stanley A. -- Military leadership.
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Afghan War, 2001-2021
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ISBN |
9781591844754 hardback $29.95 |
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1591844754 hardback $29.95 |
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