Title: Canada in Afghanistan : the war so far /
Authors: Pigott, Peter
Publisher: Dundurn Group,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Afghan War, 2001-2021 Participation, Canadian.; Canada Armed Forces Afghanistan.
Abstract: "Canada in Afghanistan introduces readers to Afghans and their culture, gives historical background from our involvement since 9/11, and covers operations casualties and the results. Also included is an examination of a new strategic experiment - the Provincial Reconstruction Team and the technological advances used in this war. Cautionary predictions conclude the book. Canada in Afghanistan is an introduction to what is happening in Afghanistan and what we can expect through 2009"--Jacket.
Contents: 1. "The petri dish of Afghanistan" -- 2. "We face an enemy that lacks a postal code" -- 3. "Where security means not dying" -- 4. "Without flash, glitz, or bravado"