| Description |
394 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, plans ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [373]-382) and index. |
| Summary |
"The Gamble," the story of Gen. David Petraeus and the American military, reveals that many high-level officials were opposed to the 2003 invasion. |
| Contents |
Part one. The old war ends. Things fall apart (Fall 2005) -- How to fight this war (Fall 2005-Fall 2006) -- Keane takes command (Fall 2006) -- A strategy is born (Winter 2006-07) -- Part two. A new war begins. If you're so smart ... (Spring 2007) -- Gambling on a "Shitty Hand" (Spring and Summer 2007) -- Signs of life in Baghdad (Summer 2007) -- The domestic opposition collapses (Summer and Fall 2007) -- Part three. War without end. -- The Twilight Zone (Winter 2007-8) -- Big Wasta (Spring 2008) -- After the surge (Summer 2008) -- Obama's War (Fall 2008). |
| Subject |
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
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Petraeus, David Howell -- Military leadership.
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Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Campaigns.
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United States -- History, Military -- 21st century.
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| ISBN |
9781594201974 |
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1594201978 |
| Standard No. |
NZ1 12835619 |
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UKMLI 1594201978 |
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