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This title in other editionsFirst in: An Insider's Account of How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistanby Gary Schroen
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:While America held its breath in the days immediately following 9/11, a small but determined group of CIA agents covertly began to change history. This is the riveting first-person account of the treacherous top-secret mission inside Afghanistan to set the stage for the defeat of the Taliban and launch the war on terror.
As thrilling as any novel, First In is a uniquely intimate look at a mission that began the U.S. retaliation against terrorism-and reclaimed the country of Afghanistan for its people. From the Hardcover edition. Synopsis:From a CIA agent who led the first team of Americans into Afghanistan after 9/11, this national bestseller is the first book to explain the crucial role the agency played in defeating the Taliban.
About the AuthorGARY C. SCHROEN has served in the CIA for thirty-five years, much of his career focusing on the Middle East, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. His honors include the Intelligence Cross, the highest award given by the CIA. He lives in Reno, Nevada, with his wife, Betsy.
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