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How long was Afghanistan ruled by kings?

Until 1973, Afghanistan was ruled by a series of kings.

What was the human terrain team?

According to the article "Human Terrain", the Human Terrain Team was assigned to assist in Iraq and Afghanistan, and was comprised of social scientists, some of whom were armed.

Is human terrain anthropological?

The American Anthropological Association's executive board found Human Terrain to be a "mistaken form of anthropology".

Why were the 12 Green Berets unprepared for the challenge of working in northern Afghanistan?

Bruckheimer calls the mission “unprecedented” because despite being among the best-trained soldiers in any branch of the military, the 12 Green Berets were unprepared for the unique challenge of working in northern Afghanistan’s treacherously steep, mountainous terrain with Afghan modes of transportation. He says, “The only way through the mountain passes is on mules or horses, so they had to adapt…Only one of them was an expert rider, so the rest had to learn on the run.”

What was the mission of the Dagger?

The mission, codenamed Task Force Dagger, was as much diplomatic as it was military. Fuglsig explains, “This small Special Forces team was to link up with a local warlord named General Abdul Rashid Dostum, a leader in Afghanistan’s Northern Alliance, in an effort to help him regain control of the region.

How did horse soldiers respond to 9/11?

Horse soldiers responded to the 9/11 attacks by infiltrating Afghanistan. Photo Courtesy Warner Brothers. “This movie superbly portrays a Special Forces team in the battlefield as they should be portrayed,” says Pennington.

Why do Pakistanis identify with their tribe?

Because their tribal roots go back hundreds and even thousands of years and the nation of Pakistan was created relatively recently, many Pakistanis identify more strongly with their tribe (such as the Pashtun) than with their nation.

Why did Pakistan want to get the bomb?

The driving force behind Pakistan’s desire to get the bomb was that Iran had a bomb, and Pakistan needed nuclear weapons of its own to counter the Iranian threat.

Do Pakistan and India share common histories?

Pakistan and India do not share common histories.