Through veterans' eyes
Subtitle: the Iraq and Afghanistan experience
By: Larry Minear ; foreword by Richard G. Lugar ; preface by Bob Patrick
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Potomac Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9781597974868; 9781597974905
Subjects: Afghan War, 2001-; American Personal narratives; Soldiers; Iraq War, 2003-2011; Veterans; Biography
Description: Scores of interviews, soldier's quotes, photos, and expression of their service and views on issues critical to the nation combine to create this is composite narrative of the experiences of U.S. service personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. Duty, service, politics, cultural and ethical challenges, relationships to local populations, and reentry into American society are all presented in thematic chapters.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-228) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The setting. The global war on terror; title: The experience. Enlistment and patriotism; title: Politics and professionalism; title: Coping with unfamiliarity and violence; title: Wrestling with ethical issues; title: Winning hearts and minds; title: Working with private contractors; title: Dealing with the media and public opinion; title: Reentry. Reestablishing normalcy; title: Accessing institutional resources; title: The global war on terror and earlier wars; title: Listening to veterans.