John Nagl is one of the US's most important army officers. He is not blind to the consequences of counterinsurgency. When it comes to war, there are only bad choices; the question is, which ones are better and which worse. His memoir is a profound education in modern war, and essential reading for anyone who cares about the fate of allied soldiers and the purposes for which their lives are put at risk....

Note - Dustwrapper a little damp damaged but book is fine.