The Afghan Wars: History in an Hour

In this book, Rupert Colley deals with the wars fought in Afghanistan for the last four decades. What was the reason for the 9/11 attacks? Who are the Taliban, the Mujahedeen and Osama Bin Laden? This book also discusses the British Invasion of Afghanistan and also about the rivalry between the Sovi......more

I've been meaning to read this series for ages and decided to start with The Afghan Wars to refresh my, admittedly basic, knowledge. Colley does a good job of condensing a very complex subject. He provides a springboard for more research if that is what you want. If not you get a clear time line of......more

"I am the army"- Dr. William Brydon’s survival- was a joyous incident. Retribution of an outraged nation, indeed. Great Game’s motto it seems. All through lies. Victord of Maiwand- yes let us toast to Britain’s flops. 19th Aug 1919- free from British interference. If only this remained true for the fol......more

The Afghan Wars: History in an hour by Rupert Colley is one & half hour listen on @storytel.in highlighting the major war affairs in Afghanistan. Britain has tried commanding Afghans twice resulting in disappointments and huge losses on political front. Afghan fighters are dedicated, persistent & ha......more

Myslela jsem si, že tuhle sérii doposlouchám, ale teď není na Scribdu, tak tohle možná byla jedna z posledních historických knížek, které se vám tady objeví :D 4/5*......more