When Algerian nationalists launched a rebellion against French rule in November 1954; France; mired in similar wars for independence in its colonial territories; was in a poor position to cope with further upheaval. The Algerian strategy encompassed varying approaches and was more adaptable than that of the French; necessitating a rethinking of traditional counterinsurgency methods. In this volume; originally published in 1963; David Galula reconstructs the story of his highly successful command in the district of Greater Kabylia; east of Algiers; at the height of the rebellion; and presents his theories on counterinsurgency and pacification. In the process; he confronts the larger political; psychological; and military aspects of the Algerian war; and provides a context for present-day counterinsurgency operations. This groundbreaking work retains its relevancy as a challenge to traditional counterinsurgency tactics and presents approaches to predicting; managing; and resolving insurgent and guerilla conflict. The parallels between the Algerian war and modern warfare are striking; and lessons can be extracted from French successes and failures in its drive to contain and manage the Algerian uprising. A new foreword by counterterrorism expert Bruce Hoffman elucidates the relevance of this historic study in the context of modern times.
#1066186 in Books 2013-10-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; .95 #File Name: 0830825738269 pages
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