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Short Title DEFENSE OF JISR AL DOREAA. The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa. The experiences of 2LT Phil Connors and Lieutenant Backsight Forethought share the commonality of learning from tacti… More...

Short Title DEFENSE OF JISR AL DOREAA. The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa. The experiences of 2LT Phil Connors and Lieutenant Backsight Forethought share the commonality of learning from tactical mistakes that have strategic consequences. The Nile on eBay   The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa by Michael L. Burgoyne Helps draw the road map for counterinsurgency in the postmodern world. This book is suitable for cadets and junior military leaders - as well as general readers seeking a deeper understanding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Following the invasion of Iraq in 2003 the U.S. military found itself in a battle with a lethal and adaptive insurgency, where the divisions between enemy and ally were ambiguous at best, and working with the local population was essential for day-to-day survival. From the lessons they learned during multiple tours of duty in Iraq, two American veterans have penned The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa, an instructional parable of counterinsurgency that addresses the myriad of difficulties associated with war in the postmodern era. In this tactical primer based on the military classic The Defence of Duffer's Drift, a young officer deployed for the first time in Iraq receives ground-level lessons about urban combat, communications technology, and high-powered weaponry in an environment where policy meets reality. Over the course of six dreams, the inexperienced soldier fights the same battle again and again, learning each time—the hard way—which false assumptions and misconceptions he needs to discard in order to help his men avoid being killed or captured. As the protagonist struggles with his missions and grapples with the consequences of his mistakes, he develops a keen understanding of counterinsurgency fundamentals and the potential pitfalls of working with the native population. Accompanied here by the original novella that inspired it, The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa offers an invaluable resource for cadets and junior military leaders seeking to master counterinsurgency warfare—as well as general readers seeking a deeper understanding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Just as its predecessor has been a hallmark of military instruction, The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa will draw the road map for counterinsurgency in the postmodern world.Visit a website for the book here: Author Biography Michael L. Burgoyne is a captain in the United States Army who was deployed to Iraq in 2003 and 2005. He has also served as an instructor at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. Albert J. Marckwardt, also a captain in the United States Army, served in Iraq in 2005 and 2007. He now serves as aide de camp to the commanding general at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Table of Contents Foreword by John A. Nagl The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa Preface Acknowledgments List of Acronyms and Terms Prologue The First Dream The Second Dream The Third Dream The Fourth Dream The Fifth Dream The Sixth Dream The Defence of Duffer's Drift Background Information Glossary Preface Prologue First Dream Second Dream Third Dream Fourth Dream Fifth Dream Sixth Dream Appendix: Web Site Information Bibliography Review "This is a terrific and illuminating piece of writing, one of the best things to come out of the Iraq war. It reads to me like a history of the conflict as it would be told by a smart American platoon leader. It should be in the rucksack of every soldier heading to Iraq, and also should be read by anyone who cares about this war. If you want to support our troops, buy it right now." - Thomas E. Ricks, author of Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq" Review Quote "When I was still a ROTC cadet or a very junior officerI forget whichI read The Defence of Duffer's Drift for the first time. It really did not make that much of an impression on me then. Now, around 40 years later and a lifetime of studying Counterinsurgency (COIN) and other Small Wars, I read it again in conjunction with Mike Burgoyne and Jim Marckwardt's update of E. D. Swinton's classic of British imperial warfare. These two (at the time) U.S. Army Captains have written a modern classic that not only ranks with its model but should be read alongside it, alternating chapters (dreams) from the one to the other. The experiences of 2LT Phil Connors and Lieutenant Backsight Forethought share the commonality of learning from tactical mistakes that have strategic consequences. While their situations are different and B.F.'s approach to his human terrain would have spelled disaster for Connors, the requirement that Swinton, Burgoyne, and Marckwardt impose on their protagoniststo understand their operational environmentremains the essence of the junior officer's task in COIN and other Small Wars."John T. Fishel, PhD, LTC (ret.), author of Uncomfortable Wars Revisited and The Savage Wars of Peace Details ISBN0226080927 Author Michael L. Burgoyne Short Title DEFENSE OF JISR AL DOREAA Language English ISBN-10 0226080927 ISBN-13 9780226080925 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle With E. D. Swinton's "The Defence of Duffer's Drift" Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Edition 2nd AU Release Date 2009-03-15 NZ Release Date 2009-03-15 US Release Date 2009-03-15 UK Release Date 2009-03-15 Pages 178 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 2009-03-15 DEWEY 956.70443 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137744105; , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780226080925, Book Title: The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa, EAN: 9780226080925, Publication Year: 2009, Type: Textbook, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Publication Name: The Defense of Jisr Al-Doreaa: with E. D. 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Following the invasion of Iraq in 2003 the U.S. military found itself in a battle with a lethal and adaptive insurgency, where the divisions between enemy and ally were ambiguous at best,… More...

Following the invasion of Iraq in 2003 the U.S. military found itself in a battle with a lethal and adaptive insurgency, where the divisions between enemy and ally were ambiguous at best, and working with the local population was essential for day-to-day survival. From the lessons they learned during multiple tours of duty in Iraq, two American veterans have penned The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa, an instructional parable of counterinsurgency that addresses the myriad of difficulties associated with war in the postmodern era. In this tactical primer based on the military classic The Defence of Duffer’s Drift, a young officer deployed for the first time in Iraq receives ground-level lessons about urban combat, communications technology, and high-powered weaponry in an environment where policy meets reality. Over the course of six dreams, the inexperienced soldier fights the same battle again and again, learning each time—the hard way—which false assumptions and misconceptions he needs to discard in order to help his men avoid being killed or captured. As the protagonist struggles with his missions and grapples with the consequences of his mistakes, he develops a keen understanding of counterinsurgency fundamentals and the potential pitfalls of working with the native population. Accompanied here by the original novella that inspired it, The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa offers an invaluable resource for cadets and junior military leaders seeking to master counterinsurgency warfare—as well as general readers seeking a deeper understanding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Just as its predecessor has been a hallmark of military instruction, The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa will draw the road map for counterinsurgency in the postmodern world.Visit a website for the book here: www.defenseofJAD.com Trade Books>Hardcover>Military History>Military History>Military Hist, University of Chicago Press Core >2<

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[EAN: 9780226080925], Neubuch, [PU: The University of Chicago Press, United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. Following the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. military found its… More...

[EAN: 9780226080925], Neubuch, [PU: The University of Chicago Press, United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. Following the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. military found itself in a battle with a lethal and adaptive insurgency, where the divisions between enemy and ally were ambiguous at best, and working with the local population was essential for day-to-day survival. From the lessons they learned during multiple tours of duty in Iraq, two American veterans have penned "The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa", an instructional parable of counterinsurgency that addresses the difficulties of war in the postmodern era. In this tactical primer based on the military classic "The Defence of Duffer's Drift", a young officer deployed for the first time in Iraq receives ground-level lessons about urban combat, communications technology, and high-powered weaponry in an environment where policy meets reality. Over the course of six dreams, the inexperienced soldier fights the same battle again and again, learning each time - the hard way - which false assumptions and misconceptions he needs to discard in order to help his men avoid being killed or captured.As the protagonist grapples with the consequences of his mistakes, he develops a keen understanding of counterinsurgency fundamentals and the potential pitfalls of working with the native population. Accompanied here by the original novella that inspired it, "The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa" offers an invaluable resource for cadets and junior military leaders - as well as general readers seeking a deeper understanding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Just as Swinton's classic has been a hallmark of military instruction, "The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa" will help draw the road map for counterinsurgency in the postmodern world.<

2009, ISBN: 9780226080925

With E. D. Swinton's "The Defence of Duffer's Drift", Buch, Hardcover, Following the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. military found itself in a battle with a lethal and adaptive insurg… More...

With E. D. Swinton's "The Defence of Duffer's Drift", Buch, Hardcover, Following the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. military found itself in a battle with a lethal and adaptive insurgency, where the divisions between enemy and ally were ambiguous at best, and working with the local population was essential for day-to-day survival. From the lessons they learned during multiple tours of duty in Iraq, two American veterans have penned "The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa", an instructional parable of counterinsurgency that addresses the difficulties of war in the postmodern era. In this tactical primer based on the military classic "The Defence of Duffer's Drift", a young officer deployed for the first time in Iraq receives ground-level lessons about urban combat, communications technology, and high-powered weaponry in an environment where policy meets reality. Over the course of six dreams, the inexperienced soldier fights the same battle again and again, learning each time - the hard way - which false assumptions and misconceptions he needs to discard in order to help his men avoid being killed or captured. As the protagonist grapples with the consequences of his mistakes, he develops a keen understanding of counterinsurgency fundamentals and the potential pitfalls of working with the native population. Accompanied here by the original novella that inspired it, "The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa" offers an invaluable resource for cadets and junior military leaders - as well as general readers seeking a deeper understanding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Just as Swinton's classic has been a hallmark of military instruction, "The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa" will help draw the road map for counterinsurgency in the postmodern world. [PU: University of Chicago Press], Seiten: 178, University of Chicago Press, 2009<

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