TY - BOOK AU - Adamec, Ludwig W. AU - Adamec, Ludwig W. TI - Historical Dictionary of Afghan Wars, Revolutions, and Insurgencies SN - 9788170493129 U1 - 958.1003 PY - 2006/// CY - New Delhi PB - Manas Publications KW - Afghanistan KW - Encyclopedias and dictionaries KW - Historical Dictionary Of Afghan Wars N2 - All the information currently available on the endless chain of wars stretching over two and a half centuries is traced in this book. It consists of the American involvement in Afghanistan since October 2001 as well as individual campaigns, including tactics and logistics of skirmishes, the weapons used, and biographical entries on the significant leaders involved in the battles. Extensive analysis of regional and ideological divisions within the country and the external forces that have brought around conflict in this remote, mountainous region, in addition to a chronology of the encounters, an extensive bibliography, and numerous maps and illustrations make this crucial volume indispensable ER -