Counterinsurgency

"...an excellent account of the components of effectiveness in counterinsurgency campaigns." ~Perspectives on Terrorism

"The authors’ willingness to take stock of counterinsurgency efforts by U.S. and NATO forces in Iraq and Afghanistan assumes a greater importance now with the U.S. exit from Afghanistan and the ensuing questions regarding who won there and, by extension, who won the war on terror." ~Journal of Military History

"Daniel Whittingham and Stuart Mitchell have written a succinct and helpful primer for both students and scholars seeking a starting point into a vitally important topic." ~Michigan War Studies Review

"…concise introduction to modern counterinsurgency, involving the methods and tactics that those currently serving will immediately recognise. […] a fairly academic overview of the subject, but it’s concise format ensures that the tempo of reading remains manageable." ~Royal Anglian News

"...highly recommended as a valuable yardstick in successfully waging counterinsurgency campaigns." ~The Washington Times

"This is an excellent account of the components of effectiveness in counterinsurgency campaigns...accompanied by a valuable discussion of the evolution of counterinsurgency doctrines in the British and American militaries." ~Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International

"Counterinsurgency: Theory and Reality reminds us that historical context matters. What worked in the past may not necessarily work in the present and even the most well-intentioned and enlightened counterinsurgency theories rely to a large extent on force and violence." ~Vietnam Magazine