The Wrong War: Grit, Strategy, and the Way Out of Afghanistan (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780812980905)

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In this definitive account of the conflict, acclaimed war correspondent and bestselling author Bing West provides a practical way out of Afghanistan. Drawing on his expertise as both a combat-hardened Marine and a former assistant secretary of defense, West has written a tour de force narrative, rich with vivid characters and gritty combat, which shows the consequences when strategic theory meets tactical reality. Having embedded with dozens of frontline units over the past three years, he takes the reader on a battlefield journey from the mountains in the north to the opium fields in the south. A fighter who understands strategy, West builds the case for changing course. His conclusion is sure to provoke debate: remove most of the troops from Afghanistan, stop spending billions on the dream of a modern democracy, and insist the Afghans fight their own battles. Bing West's book is a page-turner about brave men and cunning enemies that examines our realistic choices as a nation.

Author: Bing West
ISBN-10: 0812980905
ISBN-13: 9780812980905
Publisher: Random House Trade
Language: English
Published: 02/21/2012
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.15w x 0.81d

Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 03/25/2012 pg. 28