Retaking Sa'ad : successful counterinsurgency in Tal Afar / Niel Smith
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Armor & Cavalry Journal Vol 1 No 5, Sep-Oct 2008, pp.28-37 (64)Summary: Explains how the US and Iraqi forces managed to restore order and stability to the town of Tal Afar where sectarian rivalries and external insurgents contributed to a tense situation. Describes the practical steps taken in five phase strategy, and concludes with some lessons learned, not least being the need for front line commanders to employ economic power as quickly and effectively as bullets.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | IRAQ (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 24966-1001 |
Explains how the US and Iraqi forces managed to restore order and stability to the town of Tal Afar where sectarian rivalries and external insurgents contributed to a tense situation. Describes the practical steps taken in five phase strategy, and concludes with some lessons learned, not least being the need for front line commanders to employ economic power as quickly and effectively as bullets.
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