Winning Paktika
Subtitle: counterinsurgency in Afghanistan
By: Robert S. Anders
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Bloomington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 501
ISBN-13: 9781481703079; 9781481710022; 9781481703062
Subjects: Afghan War, 2001-; American Personal narratives; Counterinsurgency; United States. Army. Infantry Division, 27th; United States; Afghan War (2001-) fast (OCoLC)fst01695175
Description: "This is the story of the 'Wolfhounds' in 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company through the eyes of a young platoon leader. He details their adventures on the front lines in a little-known dangerous place called Paktika Province, centrally located along Afghanistan's volatile border with Pakistan. It is the story of ordinary men, thrown into a treacherous and unfamiliar world with the mission to destroy the enemy's sanctuary, not just the enemy. It is the story of triumph and failure, elation and frustration through a hard-fought struggle with their identity as infantrymen, evolving from trained tactical killers to strategic nation builders in their quest to win Paktika." -- from back cover.
Notes: "Foreword by Major General (Ret.) Eric T. Olson, former commander of the 25th Infantry Division."