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Counterinsurgency in Crisis: Britain and the Challenges of Modern Warfare (Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare) by David H. Ucko, Robert Egnell, Colin Gray - undifferentiated, David Ucko is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
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The British military encountered significant problems in Iraq and Afghanistan when they tried to suppress insurgent violence, and their effort to apply the principles and doctrines of past wars failed to prevent Basra and Helmand from descending into violence. By juxtaposing the deterioration of these campaigns against Britain's celebrated legacy of counterinsurgency, this investigation identifies both the contributions and limitations of traditional tactics in such settings, exposing a disconcerting gap between ambitions and resources, intent and commitment. Building upon this detailed account of the Basra and Helmand campaigns, the volume conducts an unprecedented assessment of the British military's institutional response to operations gone awry. In calling attention to the enduring prevalence of insurgent methods, __Counterinsurgency in Crisis__ underscores the need for military organizations and governments alike to anticipate and prepare for the irregular wars of tomorrow. By juxtaposing the deterioration of situations from the Iraq War against Britain’s celebrated legacy of counterinsurgency, this investigation identifies both the contributions and limitations of traditional
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- Author
- David H. Ucko, Robert Egnell, Colin Gray - undifferentiated, David Ucko
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780231164276
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Political Science, History, Military
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