The political context behind successful revolutionary movements, three case studies Vietnam (1955-63), Algeria (1945-62), and Nicaragua (1967-79) /

Following the collapse of the Soviet Empire, the new world order did not bring about a closure of revolutionary warfare. In fact, the Soviet-inspired wars of liberation against imperialism have been eclipsed by reactionary, jihadist wars. By all indications in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Somalia, and Ira...

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Author / Creator: Millen, Raymond A.
Other Corporate Authors / Creators:Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Imprint: Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2008]
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Online Access:Available in Gale Academic OneFile.
Available in Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism.
Available in JSTOR All Research Reports.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Political context framework
  • Republic of Vietnam, 1955-63
  • Algeria, 1945-62
  • Nicaragua, 1967-79
  • Conclusions
  • Strategic insights
  • Recommendations.