Bibliograph

The right way to lose a war, America in an age of unwinnable conflicts, Dominic Tierney

Type

Label

The right way to lose a war, America in an age of unwinnable conflicts, Dominic Tierney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-369) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The right way to lose a war

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

881140723

Responsibility statement

Dominic Tierney

Sub title

America in an age of unwinnable conflicts

Summary

Reveals how the United States has struggled to adapt to the new era of guerrilla conflict, causing military losses and political disasters, and outlines a strategy of military engagement and diplomacy to help the nation withdraw from unsuccessful campaigns

Table Of Contents

The dark age -- Fiasco -- The landscape of loss -- Laying the groundwork -- Storytelling -- Surge -- Talk -- Leave -- Aftermath -- No more fiascos

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