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Highlights
- This collection of essays explores how fighting in the rugged, hostile lands of Afghanistan is no easy task.
- About the Author: Colonel Bernd Horn, Ph.D., is an experienced Canadian forces infantry officer and military educator.
- 352 Pages
- History, Military
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About the Book
Those who have ventured into Afghanistan with notions of controlling its people have soon discovered that fighting in that rugged, hostile land is no easy task. This collection of essays examines this legacy of conflict, particularly from a Canadian perspective.Book Synopsis
This collection of essays explores how fighting in the rugged, hostile lands of Afghanistan is no easy task.
Afghanistan has long been considered the graveyard of empires. Throughout their history, Afghans have endured the ravages of foreign invaders, from marauding hordes and imperial armies to global superpowers, while demonstrating a fierce independence and strong resistance to outside occupiers. Those who have ventured into Afghanistan with notions of controlling its people have soon discovered that fighting in that rugged, hostile land is no easy task. Afghans have proven to be tenacious and unrelenting foes.
No Easy Task examines this legacy of conflict, particularly from a Canadian perspective. What emerges is the difficulty faced by foreign forces attempting to impose their will over Afghans who, for their part, have consistently adapted tactics and strategies to stymie and defeat those they perceive as invaders and interlopers. It is within this complexity and challenge that the difficult counter-insurgency must be fought.
Review Quotes
A collection of essays that explores the historical and contemporary complexities of conflict and war in Afghanistan from a Canadian perspective.
Afghanistan campaign is, of course, an ongoing important issue.
Editors have written or edited a number of titles for Dundurn, including No Lack of Courage, The Difficult War, Establishing a Legacy.
About the Author
Colonel Bernd Horn, Ph.D., is an experienced Canadian forces infantry officer and military educator. He has authored, co-authored, or edited more than 30 books, including From Cold War to New Millennium and No Lack of Courage. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.
