The 2008 Battle of Sadr City
Author | : David E. Johnson |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2013-12-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780833084194 |
ISBN-13 | : 0833084194 |
Rating | : 4/5 (194 Downloads) |
Download or read book The 2008 Battle of Sadr City written by David E. Johnson and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2008, U.S. and Iraqi forces defeated an uprising in Sadr City, a district of Baghdad with ~2.4 million residents. Coalition forces’ success in this battle helped consolidate the Government of Iraq’s authority, contributing significantly to the attainment of contemporary U.S. operational objectives in Iraq. U.S. forces’ conduct of the battle illustrates a new paradigm for urban combat and indicates capabilities the Army will need in the future.