Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Shaffer, Retired, talked about his book Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan -- and the Path to Victory (Thomas Dunne Books, 2010). Based on Department of Defense security concerns, sections of Operation Dark Heart were redacted in the published edition. He responded to telephone calls.


He was interviewed at 5:30 p.m. while at the 10th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.

Included in program ID 295631-1