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- Publisher: Blackstone Audio Inc
- ISBN: 1433204134
- WAPI (Tower ID): 107247550
- Release Date: August 15, 2005
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #555082 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #28948 in History Books (See Top 100 History Books Bestsellers)
- #1087 in Military - General (See Top 100 Military - General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionMore Books by George Crile (Author) and Chri...Run a Quick Search on "Charlie Wilson's War" by George Crile and Christopher Lane to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Charlie Wilson's War"Browse more products related to "George Crile and Christopher Lane"Publisher's noteFollows the work of the east Texas congressman and House Defense Appropriation Committee member to fund the arming of the Mujahideen after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, citing his controversial habits, passion to support Pakistan, and friendship with President Zia. Reissue. (A Universal Pictures film, directed by Mike Nichols, written by Aaron Sorkin, releasing Fall 2007, starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, & Philip Seymour Hoffman) (History -- United States) AnnotationThis investigative report on the secret CIA operations during the 1980s Russia-Afghanistan war tells of the billion-dollar-a-year effort to arm, supply, and train the Afghan resistance, and to maintain relations in the region--all centered on an American Congressman, Charlie Wilson from Texas. This true story reads like a thriller as Crile describes the larger-than-life Wilson, who was head of the House Appropriations Committee, and the many CIA operatives, ex-CIA operatives, gun runners, and freedom fighters who were involved in carrying out the operation. The story has added significance because these same weapons later fell into the hands of the Taliban and were used against us. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003. If You Enjoy "Charlie Wilson's War (Audio)", May We Also Recommend:
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