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Author Tierney, John J. (John Joseph), 1940-

Title Chasing ghosts : unconventional warfare in American history / John J. Tierney, Jr
Edition First edition
Published Washington D.C. : Potomac ; [Poole] : [Chris Lloyd, distributor], [2006]
©2006

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Description xvii, 289 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents Pt. 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 -- Pt. II. Foreign frontiers : expansion, insurrection, and counterinsurgency -- Introduction to part II : imperialism -- 7. The Philippine insurrection : initial phase -- 8. 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 "Association of the United States Army"--P. facing t.p
Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-281) and index
Subject Counterinsurgency -- United States.
Guerrilla warfare -- United States.
Military doctrine -- United States.
Special forces (Military science) -- United States.
Author Association of the United States Army.
LC no. 2006004221
ISBN 1597970158 (hbk.)
9781597970150 (hbk.)