TY  - BOOK
AU  - RICKS Thomas E
TI  - The gamble: General David Petraeus and the American military adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008 
SN  - 9781594201974 (hbk) :
PY  - 2009///
CY  - New York
PB  - Penguin
KW  - IRAQ WAR 2003-
KW  - PETRAEUS, DAVID HOWELL
KW  - MILITARY LEADERSHIP
KW  - UNITED STATES
N2  - Tells the story of "The Surge" the  dramatic change in policy, operations and tactics in America's war in Iraq achieved under the command of Gen Petraeus. So called because of the substantial increase in troop numbers involved "the surge" among other things made a commitment to protect the Iraqi population - something the Americans had failed to do since invading the country in 2003. While the short term result has been a welcome reduction in civilian deaths and injuries the USA may find itself committed to maintaining a presence in Iraq for many years to come. The future is still to be debated as the conclusion to this book makes clear
ER  -