From Storm to Freedom - America's Long War with Iraq

Analyzes and assesses the strategic interaction between Iraq and the United States from 1990 to 2009, from the perspective of a single, if discontinuous conflict. With this longer-term perspective, covering both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, the book clarifies the long road of war against Iraq. The book explores the influence of the Vietnam era upon the use of US Military Power, analyzes Desert Storm and finally the 2003 Campaign.

About the author

John R. Ballard is Professor of Strategic Studies at the National War College in Washington, DC. He previously served as Professor of Joint Military Operations at the U.S. Naval War College, the Foundation Professor of Defence Studies at New Zealand's Massey University and as Professor of History and Director of Curriculum at the Joint Forces Staff College. A retired Marine veteran of the Iraq War, he commanded the 4th Civil Affairs Group in combat during operation Iraqi Freedom. He lives in Alexandra, VA.

Summary

From Storm to Freedom analyses and assesses the strategic interaction between Iraq and the United States from 1990 to 2009, from the perspective of a single, if discontinuous conflict. With this longer-term perspective, the book clarifies the long road of war against Iraq.

Product details

• Authors: John R. Balalrd, John R Ballard, John R. Ballard
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.04.2010
• EAN: 9781591140184
• ISBN: 978-1-59114-018-4
• No. of pages: 360
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 237 mm x 32 mm
• Weight: 626 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration