Learning To Forget Us Army Counterinsurgency Doctrine And Practice From Vietnam To Iraq
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This analysis explores the US Army's struggle to learn and apply counterinsurgency doctrine, examining its successes and failures from the Vietnam War to the Iraq War. It delves into the institutional memory, organizational structures, and political considerations that shaped the Army's approach to counterinsurgency, highlighting the challenges of adapting to diverse operational environments and ultimately, the lessons learned in effectively waging war and achieving strategic objectives.