Book description
Afghanistan 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.
No Easy Task 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.
Colonel Bernd Horn is an experienced Canadian Forces infantry officer
and military educator. He has authored, co-authored, or edited more than
30 books, including
From Cold War to New Millennium
and
No Lack of Courage
. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.
