The British Army in Afghanistan 2006–14

Task Force Helmand

Leigh Neville, Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

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English

Osprey
20 May 2015

History; Asian history; 21st century history: from c 2000 -; Afghan War; Warfare & defence

Series: Elite

Fighting an elusive and dangerous enemy far from home, the British army in Afghanistan was involved in asymmetric warfare for over a decade.

The eight-year series of deployments jointly known as Operation Herrick, alongside US and other NATO contingents within the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, were the longest continuous combat commitment of the British Army since World War II. Together with Operation 'Telic' in Iraq, which immediately preceded and overlapped with it, this conflict shaped the British Army for a generation. Enemy threats diversified and evolved, with a consequent evolution of British doctrine, tactics and equipment.

This book provides a detailed analysis of those specifics within a clear, connected account of the course of the war in Helmand, operation by operation.

By: Leigh Neville
Illustrated by: Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 205
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 182mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9781472806758
ISBN 10: 1472806751
Series: Elite
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction /Overview of Operation Herrick / The break-in battle 2006 /The fighting season 2007 /Joint operations 2008 / New rules of engagement 2009 /Transition to US Marine command, 2010 /Handover to Afghan National Army 2011–2012 /Withdrawal of combat units 2013–14 /Conclusion /Index

Leigh Neville is an Australian national currently living and working in Sydney. He has travelled and worked internationally, was based in Europe for ten years, and now works for a large American consultancy; he is currently completing a Masters programme in International Studies. This is his fifth book for Osprey. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles.