Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan -- and The Path to Victory

by Anthony Shaffer

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"Operation Dark Heart" is a memoir by retired U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Shaffer. It takes an unfiltered look at the government's war on terror, specifically Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Shaffer was a part of the Defense Intelligence Agency and became a whistleblower when he uncovered corruption and government incompetence in their handling of the war. Shaffer writes about his own missions both in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but also exposes the shadow war between CIA and Department of Defense operations. Ultimately, Shaffer argues that the American government is undermining its own efforts in Afghanistan by not properly investing in intelligence and special operations.

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