{"product_id":"9781459701625-no-easy-task-fighting-in-afghanistan","title":"No Easy Task","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFighting in Afghanistan\u003cbr\u003eAfghanistan has long been considered the graveyard of empires. Those who have ventured into Afghanistan with notions of controlling its people have soon discovered that fighting in that rugged, hostile land is no easy task. This collection of essays examines this legacy of conflict, particularly from a Canadian perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of essays explores how fighting in the rugged, hostile lands of Afghanistan is no easy task. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan has long been considered the graveyard of empires. Throughout their history, Afghans have endured the ravages of foreign invaders, from marauding hordes and imperial armies to global superpowers, while demonstrating a fierce independence and strong resistance to outside occupiers. Those who have ventured into Afghanistan with notions of controlling its people have soon discovered that fighting in that rugged, hostile land is no easy task. Afghans have proven to be tenacious and unrelenting foes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo Easy Task\u003c\/i\u003e examines this legacy of conflict, particularly from a Canadian perspective. What emerges is the difficulty faced by foreign forces attempting to impose their will over Afghans who, for their part, have consistently adapted tactics and strategies to stymie and defeat those they perceive as invaders and interlopers. It is within this complexity and challenge that the difficult counter-insurgency must be fought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55420731064694,"sku":"9781459701625","price":27.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_13566444_24605_20250508052905.jpg?v=1748548603","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781459701625-no-easy-task-fighting-in-afghanistan","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}