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Greetings from Afghanistan, Send More Ammo

Dispatches from Taliban Country

by Benjamin Tupper

Hardcover, 253 pages, Penguin Group USA, List Price: $24.95 |

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Greetings from Afghanistan, Send More Ammo
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Dispatches from Taliban Country
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A U.S. Captain, and blogger on The Sandbox, draws on his personal experiences to describe the challenges of war and a multifaceted view of Afghan culture and the daily life of American soldiers stationed in that region.

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The Impact of War

Capt. Tupper Sends 'Greetings From Afghanistan'

Capt. Benjamin Tupper trained Afghan forces, and fought on the ground against the Taliban and their allies. In his book, Greetings From Afghanistan, Send More Ammo, Tupper shares what he learned about Afghan culture, and life as an American soldier.

Capt. Tupper Sends 'Greetings From Afghanistan'

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