One Woman's Army The Commanding General of Abu Ghraib Tells Her Story |
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| Author:
| Karpinski, Janis
Strasser, Steven |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4013-5247-9 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2005 |
| Publisher: | Miramax Books
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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An outspoken memoir from General Janis Karpinski, telling the real story of the tragic and shameful events of 2004 from first-hand experience. Karpinski was the first and only female General Officer commanding troops in a combat zone in Iraq: although she had received no training in handling prisoners, she was selected to run Abu Ghraib. She takes readers inside the walls of the notorious holding facility, describing in unflinching detail the corruption within the armed forces and...
More DescriptionAn outspoken memoir from General Janis Karpinski, telling the real story of the tragic and shameful events of 2004 from first-hand experience. Karpinski was the first and only female General Officer commanding troops in a combat zone in Iraq: although she had received no training in handling prisoners, she was selected to run Abu Ghraib. She takes readers inside the walls of the notorious holding facility, describing in unflinching detail the corruption within the armed forces and accompanying private firms. Co-written with Newsweek correspondent Steven Strasser.