Conrad C. Crane, W. Andrew Terrill, Strategic Studies Institute
During World War II, the U.S. military's extensive planning for the occupation of Germany was a major factor in achieving long-term strategic objectives after the war was won. More recent examples of military operations also emphasize the challenges of post-conflict operations and the criticality of detailed planning and preparation. As the possibility of war with Iraq looms on the horizon, it is important to look beyond the conflict to the challenges of occupying the country. In October 2002, the U.S. Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute, in coordination with the Office of the Army...
During World War II, the U.S. military's extensive planning for the occupation of Germany was a major factor in achieving long-term strategic objectiv...
