The Afghan Way of War: How and Why They Fight
"Should be required reading for the leaders of both the U.S. and U.K., as well as the grunts on Afghan soil." --Time.com"[The Afghan Way of War] sets the standard for military history of this war-torn country. It is excellent . . . scrupulously researched from both primary and secondary sources. It's very well written and put together logically . . . Anyone deploying to the country as a soldier or civilian with room in his knapsack for one book should put aside the production line 'counterinsurgency' works and take this. Others who want to understand Afghan military art and history should add it to their library."  --MHQ Reviews