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Wars Of Modern Babylon: A History Of The Iraqi Army From 1921 To 2003 (Foreign Military Studies)
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As Long As There Have Been Wars, Victors Have Written The Prevailing Histories Of The World'S Conflicts. An Army That Losesand Especially One That Is Destroyed Or Disbandedis Often Forgotten. Nevertheless, The Experiences Of Defeated Forces Can Provide Important Insights, Lessons, And Perspectives Not Always Apparent To The Winning Side.In Wars Of Modern Babylon, Pesach Malovany Provides A Comprehensive And Detailed History Of The Iraqi Military From Its Formation In 1921 To Its Collapse In 2003. Malovany Analyzes Iraqi Participation In The 1948, 1967, And 1973 Arab Wars Against Israel As Well As Iraq'S Wars With The Kurds During The Twentieth Century. His Primary Focus, However, Is The Era Of Saddam Hussein (19792003), Who Implemented Rapid And Significant Military Growth And Fought Three Major Wars: Against Iran From 1980 To 1988, And Against Coalition Forces Led By The United States In 1991 And 2003. He Examines The Iraqi Military At The Strategic, Operative, And Tactical Levels; Explains Its Forces And Branches; And Investigates Its Use Of Both Conventional And Unconventional Weapons.The First Study To Offer A Portrait Of An Arab Army From Its Own Point Of View, Wars Of Modern Babylon Features Interviews With And Personal Accounts From Officers At Various Levels, As Well As Press Accounts Covering The Politics And Conflicts Of The Period. Malovany Also Analyzes Books Written By Key Figures In The Iraqi Government And The Army High Command. His Definitive Chronicle Offers English Speakers New And Overlooked Perspectives On Critical Developments In Twentiethcentury History. The Book Won The Israel Yitzhak Sade Award For Military Literature In 2010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Wars of Modern Babylon'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history of the Iraqi Army from its formation in 1921 to its collapse in 2003, particularly during the era of Saddam Hussein.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Wars of Modern Babylon'? A: The author is Pesach Malovany, who provides a detailed account of the Iraqi military's history and operations.
- Q: What significant wars does the book cover? A: The book covers Iraqi participation in the Arab wars against Israel in 1948, 1967, and 1973, and Iraq's wars with the Kurds, as well as conflicts against Iran and coalition forces in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Q: How many pages is 'Wars of Modern Babylon'? A: The book contains 986 pages of detailed historical analysis and accounts.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Wars of Modern Babylon' published? A: The book was published on July 21, 2017.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book offer? A: It provides insights from Iraqi military officers, personal accounts, and press reports, offering a view of the Iraqi army from its own perspective.
- Q: Is 'Wars of Modern Babylon' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and references various sources, making it suitable for academic research on military history.
- Q: What award did 'Wars of Modern Babylon' win? A: The book won the Israel Yitzhak Sade Award for Military Literature in 2010.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the strategic, operative, and tactical levels of the Iraqi military, its organization, and its historical significance in 20th-century conflicts.