Fresh from the Fight: The Invasion and Occupation of Iraq: an Anthology of National War College Studies by American Combat Comma

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What can be learned form the nature of warfare in the 21st century from the invasion and capture of Iraq? In this collection of essays, edited by veteran national security and defense writer Jim Lacey students at the elite National War College provide a fresh perspective on the invasion and occupation of Iraq at a strategic and tactical level, and always form a personal viewpoint. The contributors are the best and brightest , straight from Iraq, sharing their expertise and opinions: what went wrong, what worked, what did not; how to successfully fight insurgencies, and even perspectives on famous media moments like to saving on Private Jessica Lynch. This is an essential volume for the professional or amateur military strategist.

Jim Lacey was a war correspondent for Time magazine with the 101st Airborne during operation Iraq Freedom, and is now on the Staff of the Institute for Defense Analysis. Sharon Tosi Moore is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, and works for the Joint Centre for Operational Analysis. She is currently serving in Iraq.