Iraq's Armed Forces: An Analytical HistoryThis book provides the first comprehensive study of the evolution of the Iraqi military from the British mandate era to post-Baathist Iraq. Ethnic and sectarian turmoil is endemic to Iraq, and its armed forces have been intertwined with its political affairs since their creation. This study illustrates how the relationship between the military and |
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Iraq's Armed Forces: An Analytical History Ibrahim Al-Marashi,Sammy Salama No preview available - 2009 |
Iraq's Armed Forces: An Analytical History Ibrahim Al-Marashi,Sammy Salama No preview available - 2008 |
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