Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Afghanistan Afghanistan Philip Steele 'Our World Divided: Afghanistan from War to Peace' examines the history of Afghanistan from the wars with the British empire to its present day occupation by Western troops. The current issues includ… OL16585466W
Ashley's war Ashley's war Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Presents the story of First Lieutenant Ashley White and a groundbreaking team of female American warriors who served alongside Special Operations soldiers on the battle field in Afghanistan. OL19997002W
The patrol The patrol Ryan Flavelle The patrol is a gritty, boots-on-the-ground memoir of a soldier's experience in the Canadian Forces in the twenty-first century. This book isn't merely about the guns and the glory, it is about why w… OL24291080W
For your tomorrow For your tomorrow Melanie Murray "What compels a young, affluent Canadian to put on a uniform and risk his life for the controversial mission in Afghanistan? And how does his family cope with his loss when he is killed there? Jeff F… OL24684925W
The unexpected war The unexpected war Janice Stein This book reveals tough realities about how public servants and politicians dither and avoid hard decisions in Ottawa and about how our senior public service needs a deep shake-up. OL26196691W