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The Afghanistan Poppy Eradication Campaign
Accounts from the Black Hawk Counter-Narcotics Infantry Kandak Team in Helmand Province
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Chronicling a unique mission in the Afghanistan War, this account focuses on the Black Hawk Counter Narcotics Infantry Team, which operated in Helmand province during 2008-2009. Tasked with training the Afghan National Army, they faced harsh conditions, including extreme heat and sandstorms, while successfully eradicating 11.2 tons of poppy seed. Despite the dangers, including previous losses suffered by their predecessors, this 16-man team completed their mission without casualties, earning the respect of local forces.
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The Afghanistan Poppy Eradication Campaign, Harry Spiller
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- 2017
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- Title
- The Afghanistan Poppy Eradication Campaign
- Subtitle
- Accounts from the Black Hawk Counter-Narcotics Infantry Kandak Team in Helmand Province
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harry Spiller
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 172
- ISBN13
- 9781476668642
- Category
- History
- Description
- Chronicling a unique mission in the Afghanistan War, this account focuses on the Black Hawk Counter Narcotics Infantry Team, which operated in Helmand province during 2008-2009. Tasked with training the Afghan National Army, they faced harsh conditions, including extreme heat and sandstorms, while successfully eradicating 11.2 tons of poppy seed. Despite the dangers, including previous losses suffered by their predecessors, this 16-man team completed their mission without casualties, earning the respect of local forces.