Not that anyone really wants to relive the invasion of Iraq but if you missed the part about how it
all went even more wrong after the initial misjudgment of doing it in the first
place, Thomas E. Rick's #1 New York Times bestseller Fiasco says it all in the
title.
Next came his book The Gamble which is the definitive account of the insurgency within the U.S. military that led to a radical shift in America's strategy. Based on unprecedented real-time access to the military's entire chain of command, Ricks examines the events that took place as the military was forced to reckon with itself, the surge was launched, and a very different war began. His stunning conclusion, stated in the last line of the book, is that "the events for which the Iraq war will be remembered probably have not yet happened."
Next came his book The Gamble which is the definitive account of the insurgency within the U.S. military that led to a radical shift in America's strategy. Based on unprecedented real-time access to the military's entire chain of command, Ricks examines the events that took place as the military was forced to reckon with itself, the surge was launched, and a very different war began. His stunning conclusion, stated in the last line of the book, is that "the events for which the Iraq war will be remembered probably have not yet happened."
This accurate prediction is evidenced in the horrors
emanating today in the daily news from the Middle East. When it comes to military
matters Mr. Ricks is as good as it gets for journalism and analysis. He clearly
shows us in these two books the devastating consequences of an ill- conceived
and ill-planned war….
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11 comments:
It sounds like the consequences are great.
Probably a good view to explore.
Sound very interesting. Spent the weekend with military history buffs.Got a whole list to examine.
I will look for this book. I think there's much more to tell about the mistakes made by fighting this war. There's still more to say about viet nam.
I'm always looking for a good summer read. Catch you again soon - Jane
Sounds good. And very unsettling.
Can I hope for the day when war will be distant history? The world has changed so much in this century.
I thought Fiasco was so well written and informative. And frightening. Nice review.
Hubby might like this, except he only reads ancient wars!!!!
(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
Thanks for a compelling review, Sr T. I forwarded it to Miss Bomb First Ask Questions Later. I hope she reads it before she takes office. I hope she waits until she takes office to start bombing.
Sounds like an interesting read sir...war is hell
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