American military intervention in unconventional war

By Wayne Bert

Subjects: Cost effectiveness, Military history, Afghan War, 2001, Vietnam war, 1961-1975, Case studies, History, Political science & theory, United states, military policy, Military art and science, Asymmetric warfare, Iraq War, 2003-2011, Philippines, history, philippine american war, 1899-1902, Iraq War, 2003, Vietnam War, 1961-1975, Afghan war, 2001-, Yugoslav War, 1991-1995, Military policy, Afghan War, 2001-, Decision making, Politics and Government, War & defence operations, Yugoslav war, 1991-1995

Description: PART I: INTRODUCTION The New International Environment US Policies: Origins and Objectives Counterinsurgency and US Adaptation to Fourth Generation War PART II: CASE STUDIES The Philippines: 1898-1901 Vietnam: 1945-73 Bosnia: 1991-95 Afghanistan: 2001 Iraq: 2003 PART III: CONCLUSION The Perils of Intervention.