Stevens Memorial Library (North Andover)

The wrong enemy, America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014, Carlotta Gall

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The wrong enemy

bibliography

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Carlotta Gall

America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014

In this sweeping account of a war brought by well-intentioned American leaders against an enemy they barely understood, and could not truly engage, Gall argues that Pakistan fueled the Taliban and protected Osama bin Laden for the entire duration of the American invasion and occupation

The Taliban surrender -- The people turn -- Pakistan's proteges -- The Taliban in exile -- Al Qaeda regroups in Pakistan -- The wrong enemy in the wrong country -- The Taliban returns -- The suicide bomb factory -- Militancy explodes in Pakistan -- The Taliban closes its grip -- Karzai's turn -- Obama's surge -- Osama bin Laden's safe haven -- Springtime in Zangabad