The Great Gamble
Download or Read eBook The Great Gamble PDF written by Gregory Feifer and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Gregory Feifer |
Publisher | : Harper Perennial |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-01-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 0061143197 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780061143199 |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Great Gamble by : Gregory Feifer
Book excerpt: The Soviet war in Afghanistan was a grueling debacle that has striking lessons for the twenty-first century. In The Great Gamble, Gregory Feifer examines the conflict from the perspective of the soldiers on the ground. In gripping detail, he vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered. A riveting account as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in the war, The Great Gamble tells an unforgettable story full of drama, action, and political intrigue whose relevance in our own time is greater than ever.