{"product_id":"the-afghan-papers-michael-clarke-9780415525930","title":"The Afghan Papers: Committing Britain to War in Helmand, 2005-06","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, British forces entered the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in what would become one of the defining military campaigns of the decade. At great cost in blood and treasure, the UK waged a protracted counter-insurgency against a resurgent Taliban. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut how was the decision taken to commit Britain to such a difficult and drawn out campaign? \u003cem\u003eThe Afghan Papers\u003c\/em\u003e is the result of private interviews with and frank contributions by some of the most important actors in the fateful decision. Former generals, politicians and civil servants contribute to an original RUSI analysis that provides a startling insight into the decision to commit the UK to a war - a decision wracked by conflict, incoherence and confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Clarke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415525934\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415525930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/22\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.30d","brand":"Michael Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43988148158719,"sku":"9780415525930","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ee8b777c-733e-42b3-8723-b5037b892f73.jpg?v=1683292897","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-afghan-papers-michael-clarke-9780415525930","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}