Reconstructing Iraq: Insights, Challenges, and Missions for.

Crane, Conrad C; Terrill PH D, Dr W Andrew; Institute, Strategic Studies

ISBN 10: 1312335025 / ISBN 13: 9781312335028

Published by Lulu.com, 2014

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Print on Demand pp. 86.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reconstructing Iraq: Insights, Challenges, and Missions for.
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1312335025
• ISBN 13: 9781312335028
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

During World War II, the U.S. military's extensive planning for the occupation of Germany was a major factor in achieving long-term strategic objectives after the war was won. More recent examples of military operations also emphasize the challenges of post-conflict operations and the criticality of detailed planning and preparation. As the possibility of war with Iraq looms on the horizon, it is important to look beyond the conflict to the challenges of occupying the country. In October 2002, the U.S. Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute, in coordination with the Office of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff/G-3, initiated a study to analyze how American and coalition forces can best address the requirements that will necessarily follow operational victory in a war with Iraq. The objectives of the project were to determine and analyze probable missions for military forces in a post-Saddam Iraq; examine associated challenges; and formulate strategic recommendations for transferring responsibilities...

About the Author

Conrad C. Crane is chief historical services, US Army Heritage and Education Center, US Army War College. He is the author of "American Airpower Strategy in Korea, 1950 1953", also from Kansas.