Villages of the Moon: Psychological Operations in Southern Afghanistan Book

"Villages of the Moon" offers a unique perspective into the challenging role of a U.S. Army Psychological Operations team working in Afghanistan after the collapse of the Taliban and Al Qaeda. From tiny firebases scattered along hundreds of desolate miles of "moonlike" territory, PSYOP teams spread information through face to face communication, radios and printed products which were passed out to local civilians. In tandem with Special Forces, far from the security of an American military base, these self-contained, small units traveled the back roads and trails of the Afghan countryside to assess the needs of the people, help influence local leaders and inform people of the tremendous changes coming to their country. This is the story of how those operations were carried out in one small area on a global field of battle. The book consists of the author's Journal, letters and background notes to inform the reader of what PSYOP is and how soldiers live and operate under these harsh conditions.Read More