Kinross, Stuart
Clausewitz and America
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415569637
- author:
- Kinross, Stuart
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Strategy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Carl von Clausewitz's strategic thought has had a lasting impact on American military policy. This book explores how his ideas influenced US strategy between the Vietnam War and the current conflict in Iraq. The shift in US policy after the Vietnam War marked a significant turning point, as policymakers began to understand the importance of using military force to achieve clear political objectives. By the time of the 1991 Gulf War, this approach had become more refined, with the US armed forces successfully bridging operational and strategic levels. However, following the end of the Cold War, American policy makers began to favor technological solutions over Clausewitzian thinking. It wasn't until the events of 11 September 2001 that Americans were reminded of the value of Clausewitz's ideas in the context of modern warfare. While some aspects of the 'War on Terror' and the conflict in Iraq can be seen as compatible with Clausewitzian thought, the lack of a clear policy for countering insurgency in Iraq raises questions about whether US strategy has returned to flawed approaches evident in Vietnam.
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