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- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781400067015
- Book Title
- Strongest Tribe : War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq
- Item Length
- 9.5in
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.3in
- Genre
- History, Political Science
- Topic
- Military / United States, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), International Relations / General, World / Middle Eastern
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 28.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 464 Pages
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From a universally respected combat journalist, a gripping history based on five years of front-line reporting about how the war was turned aroundand the choice now facing America During the fierce battle for Fallujah, Bing West asked an Iraqi colonel why the archterrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi had fled in women's clothes. The colonel pointed to a Marine patrol walking by and said, "Americans are the strongest tribe." In Iraq, America made mistake after mistake. Many gave up on the war. Then the war took a sharp U-turn. Two generalsDavid Petraeus and Raymond Odiernodisplayed the leadership America expected. Bringing the reader from the White House to the fighting in the streets, this remarkable narrative explains the turnaround by U.S. forces. In the course of fourteen extended trips over five years, West embedded with more than sixty front-line units, discussing strategy with generals and tactics with corporals. He provides an expert's account of counterinsurgency, disposing of myths. By describing the characters and combat in city after city, West gives the reader an in-depth understanding that will inform the debate about the war. This is the definitive study of how American soldiers actually fought a gripping and visceral book that changes the way we think about the war, and essential reading for understanding the next critical steps to be taken. Praise forThe Strongest Tribe: " Balanced, panoramic assessment of the Iraq War by former Marine and Reagan administration veteran West (No True Glory, 2005, etc.), who heralds American soldiers as its unsung heroes amid the "fog of Washington". . .A timely, eye-opening historical analysis that provides clarity around the difficult choices the next president faces." --Kirkus(starred review) "In this important new chronicle of the war in Iraq, Bing West reveals how America reached the brink of defeat in 2006 and then managed in 2007 to stage a stunning turnaround. With its vivid, on-the-ground reporting, his book is a fitting tribute to the honor, valor, and toughness of our soldiers. Notwithstanding numerous mistakes by their leaders, West shows that their sacrifices have made success possible--as long we do not withdraw prematurely." --Senator John S. McCain "Sometimes the best way to support the troops is to criticize the generals. Bing West does both well in this book, showing a sympathy for our soldiers and Marines, but also a great ear for military truth and a determination to render events accurately. This is his third and most important book about the Iraq war. Read it." -- Thomas E. Ricks, author ofFIASCO: The American Military Adventure in Iraq "A brilliant exposition. Based on extensive experience in the war zone, Bing West recounts how Soldiers and Marines showed the President and the Pentagon the way to solve the Iraq insurgency problem. Echoing the admonition that "all politics are local", The Strongest Tribeconvincingly argues that it was a grass roots strategy developed by on-scene officers who forged ties at the tribal level that brought stability to Iraq's turbulent Anbar Province and provided hope for all Iraq." -- Lt. Gen. Bernard E. Trainor USMC (Ret.) Co-author ofThe Generals' War andCOBRA II: The Inside Story of the Invation and Occupation of Iraq "Some four decades ago I told Bing West that his book, the Village, would become a classic in counterinsurgency warfare. And so it did. "The Strongest Tribe" will surely be West's second classic - a moving and detailed account of almost six years of war in Iraq." - Dr. James R. Schlesinger, Director of Central Intelligence Agency, Ni
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1400067014
ISBN-13
9781400067015
eBay Product ID (ePID)
64348889
Product Key Features
Book Title
Strongest Tribe : War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military / United States, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), International Relations / General, World / Middle Eastern
Publication Year
2008
Genre
History, Political Science
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.5in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
28.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ds79.76.W46 2008
Reviews
"Balanced, panoramic assessment of the Iraq War by former Marine and Reagan administration veteran West (No True Glory, 2005, etc.), who heralds American soldiers as its unsung heroes amid the "fog of Washington". . .A timely, eye-opening historical analysis that provides clarity around the difficult choices the next president faces."-Kirkus,starred review "In this important new chronicle of the war in Iraq, Bing West reveals how America reached the brink of defeat in 2006 and then managed in 2007 to stage a stunning turnaround. With its vivid, on-the-ground reporting, his book is a fitting tribute to the honor, valor, and toughness of our soldiers. Notwithstanding numerous mistakes by their leaders, West shows that their sacrifices have made success possible-as long we do not withdraw prematurely."-Senator John S. McCain "Sometimes the best way to support the troops is to criticize the generals. Bing West does both well in this book, showing a sympathy for our soldiers and Marines, but also a great ear for military truth and a determination to render events accurately. This is his third and most important book about the Iraq war. Read it." -Thomas E. Ricks, author ofFIASCO: The American Military Adventure in Iraq "A brilliant exposition. Based on extensive experience in the war zone, Bing West recounts how Soldiers and Marines showed the President and the Pentagon the way to solve the Iraq insurgency problem. Echoing the admonition that "all politics are local", The Strongest Tribeconvincingly argues that it was a grass roots strategy developed by on-scene officers who forged ties at the tribal level that brought stability to Iraq's turbulent Anbar Province and provided hope for all Iraq." -Lt. Gen. Bernard E. Trainor USMC (Ret.) Co-author ofThe Generals' War andCOBRA II: The Inside Story of the Invation and Occupation of Iraq "Some four decades ago I told Bing West that his book, the Village, would become a classic in counterinsurgency warfare. And so it did. "The Strongest Tribe" will surely be West's second classic-a moving and detailed account of almost six years of war in Iraq."-Dr. James R. Schlesinger, Director of Central Intelligence Agency, Nixon administration; Secretary of Defense, Ford administration; Chairman, The Mitre Corporation "West calls it like he sees it, and there is probably no American not wearing a uniform who has seen more of this war." -Washington Post Book World "An authoritative testament . . . full of eyewitness accounts . . . [Bing] West, who served in Vietnam as a Marine infantry officer, is more than a battlefield observer. He is a military analyst who wants to show how counterinsurgency works."-Wall Street Journal, "Balanced, panoramic assessment of the Iraq War by former Marine and Reagan administration veteran West ( No True Glory , 2005, etc.), who heralds American soldiers as its unsung heroes amid the "fog of Washington". . .A timely, eye-opening historical analysis that provides clarity around the difficult choices the next president faces." -Kirkus, starred review "In this important new chronicle of the war in Iraq, Bing West reveals how America reached the brink of defeat in 2006 and then managed in 2007 to stage a stunning turnaround. With its vivid, on-the-ground reporting, his book is a fitting tribute to the honor, valor, and toughness of our soldiers. Notwithstanding numerous mistakes by their leaders, West shows that their sacrifices have made success possible - as long we do not withdraw prematurely." - Senator John S. McCain "Sometimes the best way to support the troops is to criticize the generals. Bing West does both well in this book, showing a sympathy for our soldiers and Marines, but also a great ear for military truth and a determination to render events accurately. This is his third and most important book about the Iraq war. Read it." - Thomas E. Ricks, author of FIASCO: The American Military Adventure in Iraq "A brilliant exposition. Based on extensive experience in the war zone, Bing West recounts how Soldiers and Marines showed the President and the Pentagon the way to solve the Iraq insurgency problem. Echoing the admonition that "all politics are local", The Strongest Tribeconvincingly argues that it was a grass roots strategy developed by on-scene officers who forged ties at the tribal level that brought stability to Iraq's turbulent Anbar Province and provided hope for all Iraq." - Lt. Gen. Bernard E. Trainor USMC (Ret.) Co-author of The Generals' War and COBRA II: The Inside Story of the Invation and Occupation of Iraq "Some four decades ago I told Bing West that his book, the Village, would become a classic in counterinsurgency warfare. And so it did. "The Strongest Tribe" will surely be West's second classic - a moving and detailed account of almost six years of war in Iraq." - Dr. James R. Schlesinger, Director of Central Intelligence Agency, Nixon administration; Secretary of Defense, Ford administration; Chairman, The Mitre Corporation "West calls it like he sees it, and there is probably no American not wearing a uniform who has seen more of this war." - Washington Post Book World "An authoritative testament . . . full of eyewitness accounts . . . [Bing] West, who served in Vietnam as a Marine infantry officer, is more than a battlefield observer. He is a military analyst who wants to show how counterinsurgency works."- Wall Street Journal From the Trade Paperback edition.
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2008-016565
Dewey Decimal
956.7044/3
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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