Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice by David Galula (English) Paperba

Description: Counterinsurgency Warfare by David Galula This volume in the Praeger Security International (PSI) series Classics of the Counterinsurgency Era defines the laws of insurgency and outlines the strategy and tactics to combat such threats. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume in the Praeger Security International (PSI) series Classics of the Counterinsurgency Era defines the laws of insurgency and outlines the strategy and tactics to combat such threats. Drawn from the observations of a French officer, David Galula, who witnessed guerrilla warfare on three continents, the book remains relevant today as American policymakers, military analysts, and members of the public look to the counterinsurgency era of the 1960s for lessons to apply to the current situation in Iraq and Afghanistan. With a new foreword by John A. Nagl, author of Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam (Praeger, 2002). Author Biography DAVID GALULA (1919-1967) was born to French parents in Tunisia and raised in Morocco, earning his baccalaureat in Casablanca and attending the military academy at Saint-Cyr. Graduated on the eve of World War II, he saw action in North Africa, Italy, and France. An officer of the marine infantry in the old colonial army, he was assigned to China and also served with the United Nations as a military observer in Greece and military attache in Hong Kong. Colonel Galula was stationed in Algeria at the time of the revolt by the French army. Shortly before retiring he wrote Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice, while in residence at the Center for International Affairs, Harvard University. Table of Contents ForewordIntroductionRevolutionary War: Nature and CharacteristicsThe Prerequisites for a Successful InsurgencyThe Insurgency DoctrineCounterinsurgency in the Cold Revolutionary WarCounterinsurgency in the Hot Revolutionary WarFrom Strategy to TacticsThe OperationsConcluding Remarks Review "This is a soldiers book, written by a professional with a classical military education....Ýi¨t has become required reading for students of warfare generally, and especially for soldiers and policymakers dealing with the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq."-ARMY Promotional This book examines the strategy and means to defeat insurgenct or guerrilla movements based on the authors first-hand experience in China, Greece, Indochina, and Algeria. Long Description This volume in the Praeger Security International (PSI) series Classics of the Counterinsurgency Era defines the laws of insurgency and outlines the strategy and tactics to combat such threats. Drawn from the observations of a French officer, David Galula, who witnessed guerrilla warfare on three continents, the book remains relevant today as American policymakers, military analysts, and members of the public look to the counterinsurgency era of the 1960s for lessons to apply to the current situation in Iraq and Afghanistan. With a new foreword by John A. Nagl, author of Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam (Praeger, 2002). Review Quote "This is a soldiers book, written by a professional with a classical military education.... Promotional "Headline" This book examines the strategy and means to defeat insurgenct or guerrilla movements based on the authors first-hand experience in China, Greece, Indochina, and Algeria. Details ISBN0275993035 Author David Galula Language English ISBN-10 0275993035 ISBN-13 9780275993030 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Subtitle Theory and Practice Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States Short Title COUNTERINSURGENCY WARFARE Birth 1919 Death 1967 Edition New edition DOI 10.1604/9780275993030 UK Release Date 2006-08-30 NZ Release Date 2006-08-30 US Release Date 2006-08-30 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 128 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series PSI Classics of the Counterinsurgency Era Publication Date 2006-08-30 Alternative 9780275992699 DEWEY 355.001 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2006-08-29 We've got this At 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:12635089;

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