Fighting an elusive and dangerous enemy far from home the British army in Afghanistan has been involved in asymmetric warfare for the best part of a decade. The eight-year series of deployments jointly known as Operation Herrick alongside US and other NATO contingents... Lees meer.

A gripping no-holds-barred account of war in the twenty-first century. In 2006 Doug Beattie was awarded the Military Cross for his part in recapturing the southern Afghan town of Garmsir from the Taliban. He was due to retire from the British Army in 2007 when his CO... Lees meer.

Following the author s odyssey from civilian to infantry Marine and back again The Hill is a definitive account of Marine Corps culture the uncertainty of combat in Afghanistan and the experience of young men at war.... Lees meer.

When the Royal Marines Commandos returned to a chaotic Helmand in the winter of 2008 they realised that to stand any chance of success they would need to pursue an increasingly determined Taliban harder than ever before. This time they were going to hunt them down from... Lees meer.

In the dust and blazing heat of Helmand the young men of 16 Air Assault Brigade find themselves in the most relentless battles faced by British troops in recent history. As the only writer to have obtained unprecedented unrestricted access to the front line Sam Kiley... Lees meer.

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When the Royal Marines Commandos returned to a chaotic Helmand in the winter of 2008 they realised that to stand any chance of success they would need to pursue an increasingly determined Taliban harder than ever before. This time they were going to hunt them down from... Lees meer.

A compelling and human portrait of modern war. Colonel Stuart Tootal is the first senior commander to provide an account of the fighting in Afghanistan. A gritty portrayal of unforgiving conflict Danger Close captures the essence of combat the risks involved and t... Lees meer.

What are the critical factors that determine the outcome of battles. Which is more decisive in a clash of arms. armies or the societies they represent. How important is the leadership of the commanders the terrain over which the armies fight the weapons they use a... Lees meer.

At turns poignant funny philosophical and raw but always real The Wolves of Helmand is both a heartfelt homage to the Marine brotherhood with whom Biggio served and an expression of respect and love for the people of Afghanistan who ultimately trusted shared and ap... Lees meer.

In 2009 Major Richard Streatfeild and his men fought for six months against the Taliban in Sangin northern Helmand. They were engaged in over 800 fire-fights. They were the target of more than 200 improvised explosive devices. Ten men in his company were killed 50 we... Lees meer.

One of our most distinguished military historians tells the story of six defining battles . . . Every battle is different. Each takes place in a different context - the war the campaign the weapons. However battles across the centuries whether fought with sticks... Lees meer.

Afghanistan is the theater where 1310 Flights role is to provide the heavy-lift support helicopter element within the British Forces Joint Helicopter Command. Its Headquarters are at Wilton because the unit reports to British Land Forces HQ meaning that the Operational... Lees meer.

Military involvement in foreign policy decision-making and its role as a driving force in that process has long been anathema to both academic and practitioner circles. Without wanting to pursue the quest for principles or ultimate predictions this study looks specifi... Lees meer.

After celebrating St. Patricks Day 2008 1st Royal Irish Battlegroup deployed to Afghanistans Helmand province as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade. For six months the Royal Irish fought the Taliban in Helmand in some of the most difficult country on earth. At the same ti... Lees meer.