| Description |
xiv, 306 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
America's neo-Clausewitzians -- A framework for understanding America's wars -- America's military legacy through World War II: case studies in successful offensive war -- American conflicts during the Cold War era: the unraveling of the American way of offensive war -- Wars not directly involving the United States -- The Balkan wars: learning the wrong lessons -- Iraq: a case study in postmodern military failure -- America's war in Afghanistan -- The military's vacuous new doctrine -- Organizing for military governance -- Declaring offensive war: implications for civil-military coordination -- The frontiers of strategic offense -- An alternative grand strategy: strategic defense and limited wars -- The Roman dilemma: why we must choose between republic and empire -- Offensive war, governance, and empire |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
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Afghan War, 2001-
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Military policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140379
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| LC no. |
2009019051 |
| ISBN |
9780760337134 hardcover |
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0760337136 hardcover |
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