A collection of testimonies, the book is itself one single testimony to the. Postmodern war, because of technology, has become complex beyond all imagining, even for the lowest infantry soldier. Winter soldier a 1972 documentary film chronicling the 1971 winter soldier investigation. Iraq and afghanistan, eyewitness accounts of the occupations, by iraq veterans against the war and aaron glantz. We occupied a local train station in an area called alqaim near the. But winter soldier means much more than a cool sounding name for a fictional comic book character. Eyewitness accounts of the occupation, published by haymarket books tuesday, is a gutwrenching, historic chronicle of what the u.
Eyewitness accounts of the occupations by aaron glantz, iraq veterans against the war isbn. Iraq and afghanistan hearings, for example, adapted those held 37 years earlier. Winter soldier, iraq and afghanistan was written by the iraq veterans. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Iraq and afghanistan eyewitness accounts of the occupations. Collecting testimony from active duty soldiers and veterans of the iraq and afghanistan wars, winter soldier shows the horrors of the two occupations from those who. For more about the winter soldier hearings, read this fpif commentary by glantz, an fpif contributor. Iraq and afghanistan eyewitness accounts of the occupation by iraq veterans against the war available from rakuten kobo. Youtube, the ivaw website and in ivaws book winter soldier iraq.
Aug 14, 2018 postmodern war, because of technology, has become complex beyond all imagining, even for the lowest infantry soldier. There is sacrifice, honor and healing behind those words. Here are the powerful words, images, and documents of this historic gathering, which show the reality of life in afghanistan and iraq. Thus, the troops america sent into combat between 2001 and the present have. Winter soldier by aaron glantz overdrive rakuten overdrive. Ivaw is the fastest growing antiwar group in the united states, with chapters in all 50 states. In this book are the powerful words, images, and documents of this historic event. Download audiobooks narrated by edoardo bellerini to your device.
A new book gives readers vivid and detailed accounts of the devastation the u. As was the event itself, the book is organized into categories, to make some. Winter soldier investigation, a 1971 inquiry into american war crimes during the vietnam war. Four days of searing testimony, witnessed by this writer, is consolidated into the book, which makes for a difficult read. Iraq and afghanistan preserves and honors the participants courageous contributions in order to ensure that people around the world remember their stories and struggles. Operation first casualty, which one ivaw member explained was an. There is a long legacy behind the name winter soldier that is much deeper in meaning.
The winter soldier, a 2014 superhero film based on the marvel comics characters. An analysis of narratives told by iraq veterans against the war. This event was part of a symposium called winter soldier. Stage and screen actor david ledoux has lent his voice. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Domingo rosas by aaron glantz posted on november 08, 2008 august 7, 2009 editors note. Collecting testimony from active duty soldiers and veterans of the iraq and afghanistan wars, winter soldier shows the horrors of the two occupations from those who have livedand continue to live withthem. This book reflects the ivaw belief often expressed by executive director kelly dougherty that the only way this war is going to end is if the american people truly understand what we have done in their name.
Iraq and afghanistan by aaron glantz and iraq veterans against the war veterans of iraq and afghanistan describe, in their own words, the crimes of war they witnessed. In spring 2008, iraq veterans against the war gathered outside washington, d. Iraq and afghanistan was an event at which more than 200 u. Eyewitness accounts of the occupations veterans of iraq and afghanistan describe, in their own words, the crimes of war they witnessed. Winter soldier quotes by iraq veterans against the war. Iraq and afghanistan eyewitness accounts of the occupations by iraq veterans against the war staff and aaron glantz 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Winter soldier, iraq and afghanistan eyewitness accounts of the occupations book. The only way this war is going to end is if the american people truly understand what we have done in their name. Aug 19, 20 11 winter soldier iraq veterans against the war pt 1 ian. Winter soldier the only way this war is going to end is if the american people truly understand what we have done in their name.
This book is so touching and i have a different view of our government now. Soldier talks about his struggle with depression and ptsd. Iraq and afghanistan this new book is essential reading on the iraq war. In spring 2008, inspired by the vietnamera winter soldier hearings, iraq veterans against the war gathered veterans to expose war crimes in afghanistan and iraq. The hell thats being brought back from iraq and afghanistan, writes camilo mehia, chair of the board of iraq veterans the eyewitness accounts by veterans of these warsthis generations version of the vietnam veterans against the wars winter soldier meeting held in 1971offer all that the sanitized and underreported coverage did not. Mar 12, 2008 from tomorrow through saturday the winter soldier. Sep 17, 2008 a new book gives readers vivid and detailed accounts of the devastation the u. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. On the ground in afghanistan and iraq the new york times.
Winter soldier, an enormously important project of iraq veterans against the. In spring 2008, inspired by the vietnamera winter soldiers hearings, iraq veterans against the war gathered veterans to expose war crimes in aghanistan and iraq. Michael schwartz is the author of the forthcoming book war without end. Iraq and afghanistan hearings in washington, dc will feature testimony from us veterans detailing whats. Here are the powerful words, images and documents from this historic gathering. Winter soldier, iraq and afghanistan book san francisco. The only way this war is going to end is if the american people tru. The book winter soldier, iraq and afghanistan is the collection of those testimonies from active duty soldiers, veterans, and even iraq and afghanistan civilians who have been affected by the war. Iraq and afghanistan preserves and honors the participants courageous contributions in or to ensure that people arounf the world remember their stories and struggle.
This fourday event brought together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in iraq and afghanistan and present video. Haymarket books september 2008, world english rights paper isbn. Kelly dougherty, executive director of iraq veterans against the war in spring 2008, inspired by the vietnamera winter soldier hearings, iraq veterans against the war gathered veterans to expose war crimes in afghanistan and iraq. Kelly dougherty, executive director of ivaw, writes. Thus, the troops america sent into combat between 2001 and the. The event was inspired by the winter soldier investigation of 1971. Winter soldier, iraq and afghanistan was written by the iraq veterans against the war and independent author and journalist aaron glantz.
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