The Iraq War: Learning from the Past, Adapting to the Present, and Planning for the Future

Authors

Thomas R. Mockaitis Dr.

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Description

Taking full account of the factors beyond the control of the U.S. military and avoiding glib comparisons with Vietnam, the author examines how the American approach to the war in Iraq has affected operations there. He also draws on the experience of other nations, particularly the United Kingdom, to identify broad lessons that might inform the conduct of this and future campaigns. He documents the process by which soldiers and Marines in Iraq have adapted to the challenging situation and incorporated both historic and contemporary lessons into the new counterinsurgency doctrine contained in Field Manual 3-24.

ISBN

1852

Publication Date

2-1-2007

Keywords

Iraq War, Mockaitis

Recommended Citation

Thomas R. Mockaitis Dr., The Iraq War: Learning from the Past, Adapting to the Present, and Planning for the Future ( US Army War College Press, 2007),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/monographs/695