Minear, Larry, 1936-

Through veterans' eyes : the Iraq and Afghanistan experience / Larry Minear ; foreword by Richard G. Lugar ; preface by Bob Patrick. - 1st ed. - Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, c2010. - xxv, 243 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-228) and index.

Introduction -- The setting. The global war on terror -- The experience. Enlistment and patriotism -- Politics and professionalism -- Coping with unfamiliarity and violence -- Wrestling with ethical issues -- Winning hearts and minds -- Working with private contractors -- Dealing with the media and public opinion -- Reentry. Reestablishing normalcy -- Accessing institutional resources -- The global war on terror and earlier wars -- Listening to veterans.

9781597974868 (alk. paper) 9781597974905 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2010014258


Iraq War, 2003---Personal narratives, American.
Iraq War, 2003---Veterans--United States--Biography.
Afghan War, 2001---Personal narratives, American.
Afghan War, 2001---Veterans--United States--Biography.
Soldiers--United States--Biography.
Veterans--United States--Biography.

DS79.76 / .M555 2010

956.7044/34092273