Strategic reflections : Operation Iraqi Freedom, July 2004-February 2007 / by George W. Casey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Casey, George W.

Contributor:

National Defense University Press

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Casey, George W.

Iraq War, 2003-2011--Campaigns.

Iraq War, 2003-2011.

Iraq War, 2003-2011--Decision making.

Iraq War, 2003-2011--Personal narratives.

Iraq--Politics and government--2003-.

Iraq.

Combined operations (Military science).

Civil-military relations--United States--History--21st century.

Civil-military relations.

Civil-military relations--Iraq--History--21st century.

Nation-building--Iraq.

Nation-building.

Nation-building--United States.

Iraq--Strategic aspects.

Decision making.

Military campaigns.

Politics and government.

Strategic aspects of individual places.

United States.

Genre:

Government publications -- United States.

History

Personal narratives

Personal narratives.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 215 pages) : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Operation Iraqi Freedom, July 2004-February 2007

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Defense University Press, [2012]

Summary:

Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom were the first major wars of the 21st century. They will not be the last. They have significantly impacted how the U.S. Government and military think about prosecuting wars. They will have a generational impact on the U.S. military, as its future leaders, particularly those in the ground forces, will for decades be men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is imperative that leaders at all levels, both military and civilian, share their experiences to ensure that we, as a military and as a country, gain appropriate insights for the future. When General George W. Casey, Jr., was the Army chief of staff, he encouraged leaders at the war colleges, staff colleges, and advanced courses to write about what they did in Iraq and Afghanistan so that others could be better prepared when they faced similar challenges. This book is General Casey's effort to follow his own advice, offering narratives and insights about his tenure as commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq so that future leaders can be better prepared for the next conflict.

Contents:

1. Preparing for the mission (May-June 2004)

2. Establishing the mission and preparing for the first elections (July 2004-January 2005)

3. Completing the UN timeline and setting conditions for a new Iraq (January-December 2005)

4. Government transition and the rise of sectarian violence (January-June 2006)

5. The toughest days (July 2006-February 2007)

6. Insights for leaders.

Notes:

"October 2012."

Title from title screen (viewed on Jan, 2, 2013).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011.

Other Format:

Print version: Casey, George W. Strategic reflections

OCLC:

819572735

Access Restriction:

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