The 2008 battle of Sadr City :: reimagining urban combat /

In 2008, U.S. and Iraqi forces defeated an uprising in Sadr City, a district of Baghdad with ~2.4 million residents. Coalition forces' success in this battle helped consolidate the Government of Iraq's authority, contributing significantly to the attainment of contemporary U.S. operational...

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Hauptverfasser: Johnson, David E. (David Eugene), 1950-2022 (VerfasserIn), Markel, M. Wade (VerfasserIn), Shannon, Brian (VerfasserIn)
Körperschaft: Arroyo Center
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, [2013]
Schriftenreihe:RAND Corporation.
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Zusammenfassung:In 2008, U.S. and Iraqi forces defeated an uprising in Sadr City, a district of Baghdad with ~2.4 million residents. Coalition forces' success in this battle helped consolidate the Government of Iraq's authority, contributing significantly to the attainment of contemporary U.S. operational objectives in Iraq. U.S. forces' conduct of the battle illustrates a new paradigm for urban combat and indicates capabilities the Army will need in the future.
Beschreibung:"Prepared for the United States Army, approved for public release; distribution unlimited."
"RR-160-A"--Page 4 of cover
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xxxi, 131 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780833080318
0833080318
9780833084194
0833084194