People

How does Stanton go about painting full pictures of the lives of the people who are included in this book? Why is it important that he describes the backgrounds and family lives of the people who are featured in the story?

People

Why is it important the Stanton includes the viewpoints of not only members of the military but also those of Afghan civilians in his book? How do these viewpoints help to provide a full story about life in that country?

Warfare

Discuss the way that the Afghans’ belief in Sharia law and their responsibility to follow this law in all situations put themselves and the American soldiers in danger.

Warfare

Compare and contrast the Afghan way of fighting with that of the Americans. What does each group of soldiers learn about the other that surprises them?

Horses

Discuss the use of horses both as...