Author
Shannon, Brian ; Markel, M. Wade ; Johnson, David E.
Year
2013
Publisher
RAND Corporation
Language
English
Pages
7
ISBN
978-0-83308-028-8
Last Update
04-Sep-2024
Keywords
Technology ; History
RAND Arroyo Center was asked by the Department of the Army to analyze the 2008 Battle of Sadr City. The purpose was to provide a more complete description of the battle, to assess its outcome, and to derive lessons learned that can inform a broader understanding of urban operations. The ultimate purpose of the analysis is to help the U.S. Army understand what capabilities it may need in the future to contend with the challenges posed by combat in large cities.
On March 23, 2008, Moqtada al-Sadr’s Jaish al-Mahdi (JAM) militia precipitated what became known as the Battle of Sadr...
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