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Military Capability carefully assesses evidence to develop lessons applicable to other conflicts-especially the ongoing war in Afghanistan.

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This is an excellent study. -- Robert Jervis Perspectives on Politics 2010 Recommended. Choice 2011 Lebovic undertakes a thoughtful and detailed study of the Vietnam War and extracts the similarities and lessons from the experience for the United States' recent role in Iraq. -- Robert J. Lieber H-Diplo 2011

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Leveraging the Adversary's Forces: The Wars in Vietnam and Iraq
3. Leveraging the Adversary's Support Base: States, Populations, and Societies
4. Leveraging the Adversary's Leaders: The Balance of Resolve and US Exhaustion
5. Leveraging Host Governments: The Challenges of Institution-Building
6. Conclusion: Vietnam and Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Future
Notes
References
Index

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      Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
      Publication Date: 25/08/2010
      ISBN13: 9780801894725, 978-0801894725
      ISBN10: 0801894727
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Military Capability carefully assesses evidence to develop lessons applicable to other conflicts-especially the ongoing war in Afghanistan.

      Trade Review
      This is an excellent study. -- Robert Jervis Perspectives on Politics 2010 Recommended. Choice 2011 Lebovic undertakes a thoughtful and detailed study of the Vietnam War and extracts the similarities and lessons from the experience for the United States' recent role in Iraq. -- Robert J. Lieber H-Diplo 2011

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments
      1. Introduction
      2. Leveraging the Adversary's Forces: The Wars in Vietnam and Iraq
      3. Leveraging the Adversary's Support Base: States, Populations, and Societies
      4. Leveraging the Adversary's Leaders: The Balance of Resolve and US Exhaustion
      5. Leveraging Host Governments: The Challenges of Institution-Building
      6. Conclusion: Vietnam and Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Future
      Notes
      References
      Index

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