How does George Crile use imagery in Charlie Wilson's War?

Imagery:

"The Hind was suddenly just a broken toy drifting down from the sky, and from beside Ghaffar had come a second and third cry to Allah and now it was not just one, but three Hinds, splintered to destruction before their eyes. God was indeed great. It was a turning point. The Stinger worked, and the Afghans would soon demonstrate an uncanny ability to use this weapon."