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CONTACT CHARLIE: THE CANADIAN ARMY, THE TALIBAN, AND THE By Chris Wattie & J. L.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- ISBN-10
- 1554702763
- Publication Name
- Key Porter Books
- Type
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781554702763
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Me to We
ISBN-10
1554702763
ISBN-13
9781554702763
eBay Product ID (ePID)
77495184
Product Key Features
Book Title
Contact Charlie : the Canadian Army, the Taliban, and the Battle That Saved Afghanistan
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / Canada
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
15 oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
958.104/7
Synopsis
In Contact Charlie, former National Post reporter and embedded journalist Chris Wattie offers stunning portrait of the series of battles that would eventually take the lives of several Canadian soldiers, including Captain Nichola Goddard, Canada's first female combat casualty. Based on Wattie's own months in Afghanistan, as well as hundreds of post-tour interviews with the men and women on the ground, Contact Charlie is a rare piece of military writing, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that made headlines in the summer of 2006 — and continue to do so today., In the summer of 2006, Canadian army patrol Charlie Company stumbled into a massive group of Taliban forces. The Canadians found themselves up against opponents who were suicidally brave, cunning at planting mines and roadside bombs, and experienced at disappearing into the scenery. Based on author Chris Wattie's own experiences in Afghanistan, as well as hundreds of post-tour interviews with the men and women on the ground, "Contact Charlie" documents the series of battles between Taliban and Canadian forces in a dramatic account of the conflict that made headlines that summer -- and continues to do so today., In the summer of 2006, a Canadian army patrol travelling through Afghanistan's Panjaway region-a densely packed maze of villages, fields and vineyards west of Kandahar-surprised an unexpectedly large force of Taliban fighters. The soldiers of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry had stumbled into a hornet's nest, the largest buildup of Taliban forces in the region since their regime had fallen in 2001. The Canadians found themselves up against opponents who were suicidally brave, cunning at planting mines and roadside bombs, and experienced at disappearing into the scenery whenever they chose. As their commanders threw more and more soldiers into what became a gruelling, drawn-out struggle, the troops of the battalion's Charlie Company found themselves at the forefront of every firefight and ambush in what became a desperate, two-month pitched battle. The 150 soldiers of Charlie Company suffered more casualties and earned more decorations for bravery than any other Canadian unit since the Korean War and came into contact with the enemy so many times they became known simply as "Contact Charlie." In Contact Charlie, former National Post reporter and embedded journalist Chris Wattie offers stunning portrait of the series of battles that would eventually take the lives of fatality soldiers, including Captain Nichola Goddard, Canada's first female combat casualty, and veteran soldier Sergeant Vaughn Ingram, who died trying to save one of his young troops. Based on Wattie's own months in Afghanistan, as well as hundreds of post-tour interviews with the men and women on the ground, Contact Charlie is a rare piece of military writing, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that made headlines that summer-and continue to do so today.
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- 8***g (252)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA smooth and professional transaction throughout. The item was exactly as described, clearly listed, and fairly priced. Communication from the seller was prompt, polite, and helpful, with dispatch confirmed quickly. The parcel was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition, ahead of the expected delivery date. Care was taken at every stage of the process. I would be happy to buy from this seller again—many thanks for a reliable and well-handled sale.FINLAND AND EUROPE: INTERNATIONAL CRISES IN THE PERIOD OF By Juhani Paasivirta (#335694307643)
- a***2 (13)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem was shipped quickly and packaged well. Item was exactly as described, brand new and it was even sealed. The seller also messaged me as soon as the purchase went through so communication was great. This was the last book in the series that I needed and to be able to find it in such great condition and at a great cost was unexpected. Highly recommend this seller and will definitely buy from again in the future.
- e***2 (1298)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMint condition and brand new, at the most competitive price. Top customer service, which includes: communication, professional packaging which protected the dust cover from bending and corners from bumping. Speedy shipping and delivery from across the country. A highly recommended seller with whom I would easily shop again. Thank you!