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Charging up the Valley: British Decisions in Afghanistan
Michael ClarkeRUSI Journal, 1 August 2011
Afghanistan, Global Strategy and Commitments, UK, Land Forces, UK Defence Policy, UK Defence, Europe, Central and South Asia
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