American war library. The war on terrorism

Discusses the effects of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on life in the United States, looking at scares in the aftermath of the attacks, attempts to secure the safety of Americans, repercussions in the Muslim American community, and protests against the war on terrorism.

Primary and secondary source accounts help describe the weapons used in the War on Terrorism, explaining how they differ from the weapons used in other wars.

Provides brief biographical profiles of key figures in the War on Terrorism and presents a comprehensive picture of the war's causes, crucial battles, and weaponry.

Discusses events leading up to the U.S. declaration of war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, and looks at the lives and experiences of soldiers in Afghanistan as they pursued Osama bin Laden, leader of the terrorist group that attacked the U.S. on September 11, 2001.

Provides information about Afghanistan, discussing its history of conflict, its role in sheltering Osama bin Laden and the al-Qaeda network, and the U.S. war against Afghanistan in the wake of the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Discusses terrorist attacks on Americans including the events of September 11, 2001, and the United States' response, as well as relations between the U.S. and several Middle Eastern countries.