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 |
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Epilogue : does history repeat? |
Notes |
"Association of the United States Army"--P. facing t.p |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-281) and index |
Subject |
Counterinsurgency -- United States.
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Guerrilla warfare -- United States.
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Military doctrine -- United States.
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Special forces (Military science) -- United States.
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Author |
Association of the United States Army.
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LC no. |
2006004221 |
ISBN |
1597970158 (hbk.) |
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9781597970150 (hbk.) |
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