At What Cost: America's War in Afghanistan and Words From Those Who Served

Who is left behind when war suddenly ends?In 2021, President Joe Biden announced the total withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. This would put an end to a conflict that spanned two decades — the longest war in US history. The retreat was fraught, involving a Taliban takeover, an airport exodus in Kabul, and a bombing that left nearly 200 dead.The United States would then spend over 3.3 billion to evacuate and resettle refugees, dwarfed by the 2 trillion already spent on Afghanistan. Through all the rubble, we are still left wondering: what is the human cost of war?Listen to the many voices of war in At What Cost: America's War in Afghanistan and Words From Those Who Served by J.J. Ainsworth.This book is divided into five parts and begins with a brief refresher on the political and historical context of the conflict. It ends with a roll call naming the 2,448 fallen heroes who gave their lives in service.Inside, you'll find interviews and a comprehensive chronology of events with details on combat operations throughout the war. The perspective darts all over the chess board, visiting policy-makers in the highest echelons to the military ground operators who witnessed the fighting in real-time.Author J.J. Ainsworth is an army veteran who spent two tours deployed in Afghanistan. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to understand the heavy price the country paid and what the war was like for those who served.More details about this Afghanistan book:A bird's eye view of the 20-year warFirst-person accounts from Afghanistan veteransAvailable in Kindle, or as a Paperback or Hardcover bookThe first title in the much-anticipated At What Cost seriesThe brave deserve to be known and remembered. Add At What Cost: America's War in Afghanistan and Words From Those Who Served to your cart NOW.Read more