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 Unfortunately the Iraqi Government Doesn't Care The skill and sacrifice of our troops are documented beyond dispute (though I know of no actual dispute on that subject) in this book. That is vitally important because we should not lose touch with their greatness. Unfortunately, the Iraqi government does not follow up. Their sacrifice will never lead to victory if the Iraqis do not (after 5 years get off the sidelines and take control of their own destiny politically and militarily. The Bush Administration's failure to make them do this and continuous subsidization of their failure (while their government wallows in surplus and ours in deficit) makes a mockery of the sacrifices of these brave men and women and sets up a situation where another generation of our children will die because the Iraqis see no reason to have their children take our place.  The title says it all Everyone's reviews are spot on. It is apolitical to a fault and just reports what he sees and has seen over his many trips to and from the sandbox. It should be on everyone's bookshelf, right next to the Army's COIN Manual FM 3-24. In fact, you could reasonably rename Mike's book to be "Practical applications of COIN doctrine." Full Spectrum Combat Operations From the peaceful areas of the countryside (yes, they exist) to combat in cities, from the hot open desert to the grassy banks of the Tigris and Euphrates, from the battlefields to the graveyards, Michael Yon has been there. Shoulder to shoulder with the top U.S. Generals and the newest Iraqi Army Privates, Mike has done that. His first book on the subject is a milestone in combat reporting. Travel with him if you think you can take the heat - and handle the truth. Excellent Excellent Excellent a MUST READ Received the book yesterday. Finished it today. I couldn't put it down. This is the book every member of Congress MUST read and won't because it tells the TRUTH about the current situation in Iraq! Michael Yon writes from "outside the wire" not from the IZ. He sees the changes with his own eyes and not political spin from AP copy and "I heard this was happening". Get this book today! | |||||||||||||