The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War in Afghanistan

This book provides a detailed and critical look at the US involvement in Afghanistan through the lens of General Stanley McChrystal's tenure as the commander of ISAF and US Forces in Afghanistan.

It includes accounts of McChrystal's staff's behavior, their criticisms of the Obama administration, and the subsequent fallout that led to McChrystal's dismissal.

The book also explores the broader context of the war, including the bureaucratic battles in Washington and the realities of journalism in a war zone.