The Surge: A Military HistoryUnderstanding the role of combat in the Iraq war is essential for both the American people and the U.S. military. Recognizing the objectives of both sides and the plans developed to attain those objectives provides the context for understanding the war. The Surge is an effort to provide such a framework to help understand not only where we have been, but also what happens as we move forward. |
Contents
The Battle for Baghdad in 2006 | 3 |
The New Way Forward | 27 |
Anbar Awakens | 60 |
Preliminary Operations in Diyala | 81 |
The Offensive in Baghdads Belts | 97 |
Phantom Thunder and Phantom Strike in Diyala | 116 |
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