Helmand mission: with the Royal Irish Battlegroup in Afghanistan, 2008

"This is the gripping story of the Royal Irish Battlegroup's 2008 tour in Afghanistan's Helmand province, often told in the words of those on the ground. After celebrating St. Patrick's Day 2008, the Battlegroup deployed as part of the 16 Air Assault Brigade, and for six months,...

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Main Author: Doherty, Richard (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Barnsley Pen & Sword Military 2009
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Summary:"This is the gripping story of the Royal Irish Battlegroup's 2008 tour in Afghanistan's Helmand province, often told in the words of those on the ground. After celebrating St. Patrick's Day 2008, the Battlegroup deployed as part of the 16 Air Assault Brigade, and for six months, fought the Taliban in Helmand in some of the most difficult country on earth. Their tasks included training the nascent Afghan National Army (ANA) and many of its engagements were alongside Afghan soldiers"--Dust jacket
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]) and index
In the heart of Asia -- Destination Helmand -- Ranger Company at Sangin -- A long hot summer -- Maintaining the pressure -- The road we have traveled -- Reflections
Physical Description:175 S., [16] Bl. Ill. 25 cm
ISBN:9781848841482
1848841485

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