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How Wars End: Why We Always Fight the Last Battle,Used
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IN 1991 THE UNITED STATES trounced the Iraqi army in battle only to stumble blindly into postwar turmoil. Then in 2003 the United States did it again. How could this happen? How could the strongest power in modern history fight two wars against the same opponent in just over a decade, win lightning victories both times, and yet still be woefully unprepared for the aftermath?Because Americans always forget the political aspects of war. Time and again, argues Gideon Rose in this penetrating look at American wars over the last century, our leaders have focused more on beating up the enemy than on creating a stable postwar environment. What happened in Iraq was only the most prominent example of this phenomenon, not an exception to the rule.Woodrow Wilson fought a war to make the world safe for democracy but never asked himself what democracy actually meant and then dithered as Germany slipped into chaos. Franklin Roosevelt resolved not to repeat Wilsons mistakes but never considered what would happen to his own elaborate postwar arrangements should Americas wartime marriage of convenience with Stalin break up after the shooting stopped. The Truman administration casually established voluntary prisoner repatriation as a key American war aim in Korea without exploring whether it would block an armisticewhich it did for almost a year and a half. The Kennedy and Johnson administrations dug themselves deeper and deeper into Vietnam without any plans for how to get out, making it impossible for Nixon and Ford to escape unscathed. And the list goes on.Drawing on vast research, including extensive interviews with participants in recent wars, Rose recreates the choices that presidents and their advisers have confronted during the final stages of each major conflict from World War I through Iraq. He puts readers in the room with U.S. officials as they make decisions that affect millions of lives and shape the modern worldseeing what they saw, hearing what they heard, feeling what they felt.American leaders, Rose argues, have repeatedly ignored the need for careful postwar planning. But they can and must do a better job next time aroundmaking the creation of a stable and sustainable local political outcome the goal of all wartime plans, rather than an afterthought to be dealt with once the "real" military work is over.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How Wars End' by Gideon Rose? A: The main theme of 'How Wars End' is the examination of American military conflicts and the recurring failure to adequately plan for the postwar political environment. Gideon Rose argues that American leaders often focus on winning battles rather than creating stable outcomes after conflicts.
- Q: What insights does the book offer about American military history? A: The book provides insights into various American military engagements over the last century, detailing how presidents and their advisers have made critical decisions without sufficient consideration for the political aftermath of their actions.
- Q: How does Gideon Rose support his arguments in the book? A: Gideon Rose supports his arguments through extensive research and interviews with participants in recent wars, allowing readers to understand the decision-making processes of U.S. officials during significant conflicts.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'How Wars End'? A: The publication date of 'How Wars End: Why We Always Fight the Last Battle' is October 12, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating that it may have some wear but is still in a usable state.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of the book have? A: This edition of 'How Wars End' is a hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'How Wars End'? A: The author of 'How Wars End: Why We Always Fight the Last Battle' is Gideon Rose.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of 'United States' history and military studies.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'How Wars End'.