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Counterinsurge
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- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 9780811711777
- Book Title
- Counterinsurgency Challenge : a Parable of Leadership and Decision Making in Modern Conflict
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, History
- Topic
- Military Science, Military / Strategy, Military / General, Revolutionary, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 0.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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In the not-too-distant future, an American military commander is preparing to take charge of counterinsurgency operations in the Narabad Province of remote and mountainous Khanastan, an impoverished region scarred by war and ruled by diverse religious and tribal communities. As part of his preparations, he enters a stunningly real conflict-mapping simulation that allows him to see the results of his on-the-ground decisions within hours.What he learns shocks him.His initial efforts to take control of the situation--by establishing a secure forward operating base, pressuring the local population to support his soldiers, providing armed escorts to government leaders, and taking the fight to the enemy--lead to chaos, increasing the danger to his troops and making the insurgents more numerous and deadly. He consults with his two mentors, a battlehardened war fighter and a provocative devil's advocate, then rewinds the scenario and tries again. And again. But whatever he does falls short of effective counterinsurgency, leading to more violence and to consequences he never expected. He grows frustrated, unsure if he and his soldiers can do anything at all to defeat the enemy and claim victory. It's only when he discards obsolete strategies and old measures of success and formulates a nontraditional--and more cold-blooded--approach that his efforts gain traction and the insurgency starts to weaken. He begins to see that effective counterinsurgency demands a new way of thinking. And a new way of fighting.In the tradition of military classics such as The Defence of Duffer's Drift, this powerful parable illustrates the urgent need for military leaders to rethink how they fight contemporary conflicts. It reads like a thriller, with a cast of vivid characters, even as it puts forward a bold approach to effective counterinsurgency operations and makes a compelling case for change.A journey through the mind of a commander as he learns and adapts in a complex, deadly environment.One of the world's premier practitioners challenges conventional wisdom about counterinsurgency, using a parable to help leaders develop the mental agility to be successful.A fictional commander participates in virtual reality combat situations that illustrate the chaos, complexity, and uncertainty of modern conflict-and he fails repeatedly, learning and adapting with each set of experiences.This highly practical parable avoids checklists and formulas; it teaches leaders how to think and how to develop the mental courage to learn, adapt, and make decisions in the face of a deadly and resilient enemy.An innovative tool for developing in peacetime the mental agility and adaptability our leaders need to be successful in combat.
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Publisher
Stackpole Books
ISBN-10
0811711773
ISBN-13
9780811711777
eBay Product ID (ePID)
125732337
Product Key Features
Book Title
Counterinsurgency Challenge : a Parable of Leadership and Decision Making in Modern Conflict
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military Science, Military / Strategy, Military / General, Revolutionary, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
0.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
U241.K65 2012
Reviews
"An extraordinarily useful account of the complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty of counterinsurgency operations. His combination of theory and anecdotes make "The Counterinsurgency Challenge" a powerful and convincing read."--Seth G. Jones, author of Hunting in the Shadows: The Pursuit of al Qa'ida Since 9/11 (06/26/2012) "An innovative strategic thinker and operator, Kolenda uniquely combines the ability to develop insightful and practical approaches to the vexing strategic problems in Afghanistan."--Stanley A McChrystal, (07/01/2010) "Chris Kolenda is a tactical genius and strategic thinker . . . [with] an unparalleled understanding of counterinsurgency principles, he is one of our foremost COIN experts.--David H. Petraeus (09/01/2010) "Col. Chris Kolenda won international renown for fighting this fight for real . . . [now] he passes on the lessons he learned in the crucible of combat to the next generation of counterinsurgents."--John A. Nagl"Department of History, U.S. Naval Academy" (05/21/2012) "No one understands counterinsurgency in places such as Afghanistan better than Kolenda."--Michael O'Hanlon"Brookings Institution" (06/03/2012) "This hugely engaging book draws us into the perplexing and deadly world of the counterinsurgent . . . an essential parable for our times."--Theo Farrell"Department of War Studies, King's College" (06/15/2012)
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2012-014023
Dewey Decimal
355.02/18
Dewey Edition
23
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