Afghanistan Graveyard of Empires
John A. Tyler
During the spring and summer of 2021, global news reports were filled with the impending US/NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan. At best, it would be viewed as a stalemate, with an orderly transition to a stable, US-backed Afghan government. At worse, it would be looked upon as two decades of futile war, ending with a shameful retreat that left the county at the mercy of a ruthless Taliban regime. What went wrong?
This close look at the history of foreign invasions of the country, from Alexander the Great to the US/NATO occupation, gives insight into the geographical and cultural reasons this land, in the valley of the Hindu Kush mountain range, has long earned the sobriquet: Graveyard of Empires.
Duration - 3h 17m.
Author - John A. Tyler.
Narrator - Elliot Fitzpatrick.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2021 Aries Consolidated LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
During the spring and summer of 2021, global news reports were filled with the impending US/NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan. At best, it would be viewed as a stalemate, with an orderly transition to a stable, US-backed Afghan government. At worse, it would be looked upon as two decades of futile war, ending with a shameful retreat that left the county at the mercy of a ruthless Taliban regime. What went wrong? This close look at the history of foreign invasions of the country, from Alexander the Great to the US/NATO occupation, gives insight into the geographical and cultural reasons this land, in the valley of the Hindu Kush mountain range, has long earned the sobriquet: Graveyard of Empires. Duration - 3h 17m. Author - John A. Tyler. Narrator - Elliot Fitzpatrick. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2021 Aries Consolidated LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:19
Introduction
Duration:00:07:30
Chapter 1: Early History of Afghanistan
Duration:00:13:05
Chapter 2: The Crade of Civilization
Duration:00:21:29
Chapter 3: The Age of Conquests in Afghanistan
Duration:00:22:17
Chapter 4: The British Invasion of Afghanistan and Independence
Duration:00:34:17
Chapter 5: The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and the Aftermath
Duration:00:42:38
Chapter 6: Afghanistan in the 21st Century
Duration:00:49:08
Conclusion
Duration:00:05:54
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:23