| Title |
American military intervention in unconventional war : from the Philippines to Iraq |
| Sub Title |
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| Author(s) |
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| Call No |
355.02180973 BER |
| Subject(s) |
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| ISBN |
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| Volume |
, |
| Publisher Name |
Palgrave |
| Publishing Year |
2011 |
| Edition |
1st |
| Pages |
266 |
| Price |
58.00 GBP |
| Text Language |
English |
| Available |
Yes, Accessions:[ 44563, 50278 ] |
| Description |
"This book is a study of the major US military interventions in unconventional war, four occurring while the US was a superpower in the post-war WW II period, and one in the Philippines in 1898. It critiques the case for intervention on the most vital grounds, security, and the effectiveness of implementation of the intervention. An introductory section analyzes recent changes in the international system, and a summary of U.S. strategy, response, and policy, provide a framework for analysis. The |
| Keywords |
USA-Asymmetric warfare-Case studies; Asymmetric warfare-United States-Cost effectiveness-Case studies; Vietnam War-1961-1975; Yugoslav War-1991-1995; Afghan War-2001; Iraq War-2003-2011; USA-Military policy-Decision making-Case studies; Philippines-History-Philippine American War; USA-Philippine War |