Persuasion and coercion in counterinsurgency warfare / Andrew J Birtle
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Military Review Vol 88 No 4, July-August 2008, pp.45-53 (81)Summary: Discusses the relationship between force and persuasion in dealing successfully with rebellions and internal conflicts. The article is based on American experiences in the U.S. Civil War, the Philippine War, and the Vietnam War. Notes that there is no single formula that will apply to all insurgencies - each is a complex and changing mix of social, political, cultural and military factors. Also argues that the application of force is a necessary if unpalatable element of counterinsurgency.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | INSURGENCY & COUNTERINSURGENCY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 24515-1001 |
Discusses the relationship between force and persuasion in dealing successfully with rebellions and internal conflicts. The article is based on American experiences in the U.S. Civil War, the Philippine War, and the Vietnam War. Notes that there is no single formula that will apply to all insurgencies - each is a complex and changing mix of social, political, cultural and military factors. Also argues that the application of force is a necessary if unpalatable element of counterinsurgency.
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