The wrong enemy

The wrong enemy: America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014

by Gall, Carlotta

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In this sweeping account of a war brought by well-intentioned American leaders against an enemy they barely understood, and could not truly engage, Gall argues that Pakistan fueled the Taliban and protected Osama bin Laden for the entire duration of the American invasion and occupation.

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  • Full title :The wrong enemy : America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014 / Carlotta Gall.

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In this sweeping account of a war brought by well-intentioned American leaders against an enemy they barely understood, and could not truly engage, Gall argues that Pakistan fueled the Taliban and protected Osama bin Laden for the entire duration of the American invasion and occupation.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2014

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  • Description:xxi, 329 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780544046696, 0544046692
  • oclc:ocn854944294
  • LC Classification:DS371.412
  • Dewey Decimal:958.104/7

Table of Contents

The Taliban surrender -- The people turn -- Pakistan's protégés -- The Taliban in exile -- Al Qaeda regroups -- The wrong enemy in the wrong country -- The Taliban return -- The suicide bomb factory -- Militancy explodes in Pakistan -- The Taliban close their grip -- Karzai's turn -- Obama's surge -- Osama's safe haven -- Springtime in Zangabad.

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Subjects

Afghan War (2001- ) Afghan War, 2001-2021 Afghanistan Afghanistan -- Foreign relations Afghanistan -- Foreign relations -- Uni… Afghanistan -- Politics and government Afghānistān -- Politique et gouvernement Diplomatic relations États-Unis -- Relations extérieures -- … États-Unis -- Relations extérieures -- … Guerre en Afghānistān, 2001- HISTORY / Military / Afghan War (2001-) Narrative non-fiction Pakistan Pakistán -- Foreign relations -- United… Pakistan -- Politics and government Pākistān -- Politique et gouvernement Pākistān -- Relations extérieures -- Ét… Pakistan., Inter Services Intelligence Politics and government

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Gall, Carlotta

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