About the book
It has long been predicted that counterinsurgency will be the predominant style of American warfare in the 21st century: Thus far, the prediction has proven true. Written for those who study counterinsurgency from a policy perspective as well as for those who do counterinsurgency in the field, this book demonstrates that the U.S. has had difficulty meeting the challenges of this special form of warfare because it has not properly processed important lessons from the past. Based on the author's wartime experiences, a broad range of topics are covered--from factors to be considered in accepting a counterinsurgency partner to \"rules\" for advisors in the field--with points illustrated by real-life examples.
Editions of Counterinsurgency
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786497690
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476619217
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It has long been predicted that counterinsurgency will be the predominant style of American warfare in the 21st century: Thus far, the prediction has proven true. Written for those who study counterinsurgency from a policy perspective as well as for those who do counterinsurgency in the field, this book demonstrates that the U.S. has had difficulty meeting the challenges of this special form of warfare because it has not properly processed important lessons from the past. Based on the author's wartime experiences, a broad range of topics are covered--from factors to be considered in accepting a counterinsurgency partner to \"rules\" for advisors in the field--with points illustrated by real-life examples.
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What is Counterinsurgency about?
It has long been predicted that counterinsurgency will be the predominant style of American warfare in the 21st century: Thus far, the prediction has proven true. Written for those who study counterinsurgency from a policy perspective as well as for those who do counterinsurgency in the field, this book demonstrates that the U.S. has had difficulty meeting the challenges of this special form of warfare because it has not properly processed important lessons from the past. Based on the author's wartime experiences, a broad range of topics are covered--from factors to be considered in accepting a counterinsurgency partner to \"rules\" for advisors in the field--with points illustrated by real-life examples.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Counterinsurgency?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Military history: post-WW2 conflicts
Where can I read a sample of Counterinsurgency?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786497690
How long is Counterinsurgency and how many pages does it have?
Counterinsurgency has 224 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Counterinsurgency?
David Donovan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Counterinsurgency is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786497690) and pdf(ISBN 9781476619217)
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