Dear SWJ
Does anyone have any recent articles of what Admiral Olson referred to as Project Lawrence for SOC in 2009?
http://www.wired.com/2009/06/special-operations-commands-project-lawrence/
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Dear SWJ
Does anyone have any recent articles of what Admiral Olson referred to as Project Lawrence for SOC in 2009?
http://www.wired.com/2009/06/special-operations-commands-project-lawrence/
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Thanks for the links. Much appreciated.
JSR
Do you have favorite war novels that primarily concern guerrilla warfare, insurgency, or other brands of unconventional or irregular warfare? I'm compiling a list, and will share it when I'm done. It...
Dear SWC Crew,
I'm trying to compile a list of the best and most popular biographies of COIN/guerrilla warfare pioneers and practitioners. I'm most interested in biographies that make causal links...
Thanks, Everyone. I've interviewed Rufus a number of time, and read his book. All great stuff and very helpful.
Cheers,
JSR
But has there been a comprehensive bio of him dans l'anglaise?
Dear SWJ,
Can anyone recommend a biography of David Galula, or a work that has significant biographical material about his experience? The closest I've found is Ann Marlowe's book:
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John,
I've read Rufus's book, and interviewed him. Great guy and full of insight. They did a wonderful job with his book, too.
JSR
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate both the suggestions as well as the comparisons with other COIN case studies and current ops.
Dayuhan, I'd be keen for any resources on the main players in Filipino...
Excellent points on the "limited" or "unfinished" nature of the victory against the Huk. That it was seen as a victory in 1954 does not mean in the long run the initial reforms became manifest or...
Dear SWJ Crew,
I'm a historian currently writing a biography of counterinsurgency pioneer Charles Bohannan (1914-1982). Along with Edward Lansdale and Ramon Magsaysay, Bohannan was a critical...