My Account Log in

1 option

Chasing Ghosts Unconventional Warfare in American History / John J. Tierney, Jr.

EBSCOhost Academic eBook Collection (North America) Available online

View online
Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Tierney, John J. (John Joseph), 1940-
Contributor:
Association of the United States Army, Content Provider.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Military doctrine--United States.
Military doctrine.
Special forces (Military science)--United States.
Special forces (Military science).
Counterinsurgency--United States.
Counterinsurgency.
Guerrilla warfare--United States.
Guerrilla warfare.
Genre:
Electronic books.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (308 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Manufacture:
Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2016
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, 2006.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Important military lessons for fighting today's insurgency in Iraq
Contents:
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I: Home Frontiers: Terrorism, Guerrilla War, and the American Cause; Introduction to Part I: The Colonial Heritage; 1. Revolutionary Terrorism: Whig vs. Tory; 2. Southern Partisans vs. British Redcoats; 3. Gray Ghosts vs. Union Bluecoats; 4. Outlaws and Guerrillas on Civil War Frontiers; 5. Strategic Cultures: Indians and the Army; 6. Tribal Irregulars vs. Army Irregulars; Part II: Foreign Frontiers: Expansion, Insurrection, and Counterinsurgency; Introduction to Part II: Imperialism
7. The Philippine Insurrection: Initial Phase8. The Philippine Insurrection: Protest and Victory; 9. Mexico: Texas Rangers to Pancho Villa; 10. The Caribbean: The Dominican Republic and Haiti; 11. Nicaragua: Optimism Turns Into Frustration; 12. Nicaragua: Protest and Withdrawal; 13. World War: Guerrilla Theaters; 14. Cold War: Aid and Advice; 15. Vietnam: Contradictions in Counterinsurgency; 16. Renewal: Vietnam to the Persian Gulf; Epilogue: Does History Repeat?; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; Y; Z; About the Author
Notes:
"Association of the United States Army"--P. facing t.p.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-281) and index.
Description based on print version record.
ISBN:
1-59797-398-X
OCLC:
755612373

The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.

Find

Home Release notes

My Account

Shelf Request an item Bookmarks Fines and fees Settings

Guides

Using the Find catalog Using Articles+ Using your account