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The Gamble: General Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq

by Thomas E Ricks

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Thomas E. Rick's news-breaking follow up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Fiasco

Now updated to fully document the inside story of the Iraq war since late 2005, The Gamble is the definitive account of the insurgency within the U.S. military that led to a radical shift in America's strategy. Based on unprecedented real-time access to the military's entire chain of command, Ricks examines the events that took place as the military was forced to reckon with itself, the surge was launched, and a very different war began. His stunning conclusion, stated in the last line of the book, is that "the events for which the Iraq war will be remembered probably have not yet happened."

Synopsis:

Now updated to fully document the inside story of the Iraq war since late 2005, "The Gamble" is the definitive account of the insurgency within the U.S. military that led to a radical shift in America's strategy.

About the Author

Thomas E. Ricks is The Washington Post's special military correspondent and a member of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams for national reporting. He is the author if Fiasco, Making the Corps, and A Soldier's Story.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780143116912
Subtitle:
General Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq
Author:
Ricks, Thomas E
Author:
Ricks, Thomas E.
Publisher:
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Subject:
Military - Iraq War (2003-)
Subject:
Military - United States
Subject:
Military - Other
Subject:
World History-Iraq War (2003-?)
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Publication Date:
20100106
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
16-page b/w photo insert on insert stock
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
8.50x6.62x.93 in. .81 lbs.
Age Level:
18-17

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