The 2008 battle of Sadr City reimagining urban combat
In 2008, U.S. and Iraqi forces defeated an uprising in Sadr City, a district of Baghdad with ~2.4 million residents. Coalition forces' success in this battle helped consolidate the Government of Iraq's authority, contributing significantly to the attainment of contemporary U.S. operational...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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RAND
[2013]©2013, 2013
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| Summary: | In 2008, U.S. and Iraqi forces defeated an uprising in Sadr City, a district of Baghdad with ~2.4 million residents. Coalition forces' success in this battle helped consolidate the Government of Iraq's authority, contributing significantly to the attainment of contemporary U.S. operational objectives in Iraq. U.S. forces' conduct of the battle illustrates a new paradigm for urban combat and indicates capabilities the Army will need in the future |
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| Item Description: | "Prepared for the United States Army, approved for public release; distribution unlimited.". - "RR-160-A"--Page 4 of cover |
| Physical Description: | xxxi, 131 pages color illustrations, color maps |
| ISBN: | 0833080288 9780833080288 0833084208 9780833084200 |