U.S. Army Counterinsurgency and Contingency Operations Doctrine 1942-1976

by Andrew J. Birtle

Examines the nature of counterinsurgency and nation-building missions, the institutional obstacles inherent in dealing effectively with such operations, and the strengths and weaknesses of U.S. doctrine, including the problems that can occur when that doctrine morphs into dogma.

Genres: History, Military Fiction, Military History

586 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006