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How We Fight: Crusades, Quagmires, And The American Way Of War
How We Fight: Crusades, Quagmires, And The American Way Of War
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Americans hate war. Our leaders rush us into conflicts without knowing the facts or understanding the consequences. Korea, Vietnam, and now Iraq and Afghanistan define who we are as a nation and a people.
How We Fight explores the extraordinary doublemindedness with which Americans approach war, and reveals the opposing mindsets that have governed our responses throughout the "crusade" tradition—our grand quests to defend democratic values and overthrow tyrants; and the "quagmire" tradition—our resistance to the work of nation-building and its inevitable cost in dollars and American lives.
How can one nation be so split? Studying conflicts from the Civil War to the present, Dominic Tierney has created a secret history of American foreign policy and a frank and insightful look at how Americans respond to the ultimate challenge. And he shows how success is possible. His innovative model for tackling the challenges of modern war can mean longstanding victory in Iraq and Afghanistan, by rediscovering a lost American warrior tradition.
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Insight into America's conflicted war philosophy and history.
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Who is this book for?
This book offers a fascinating look into the complex mindset behind America's war efforts, revealing the deep tension between military triumphs and the struggles with ongoing conflicts. If you're curious about why America approaches war the way it does—and how it might succeed in future conflicts—this book provides a compelling analysis grounded in history and strategy. It’s a thoughtful read for anyone interested in understanding the true, often contradictory, nature of American foreign policy.