The Iraq War A Military History Author:Williamson Murray, Robert H., Jr. Scales In this unprecedented account of the intensive air and ground operations in Iraq, two of America’s most distinguished military historians bring clarity and depth to the first major war of the new millennium. Reaching beyond the blaring headlines, embedded videophone reports, and daily Centcom briefings, Williamson Murray and Robert H. Scal... more »es analyze events in light of past military experiences, present battleground realities, and future expectations. “Murray and Scales are serious military historians [and] have a knack for integrating tactical vignettes into their operational narrative . . . What emerges from their book is a far more comprehensive view of a far more complicated war than the vast majority of readers may have gleaned from the snapshots provided by the news media during the 23 days of major combat operations.” —Kenneth M. Pollack, New York Times Book Review “Murray and Scales, both American military academics, have produced a superlative record of the invasion—part history, part critique and part doctrinal template for the future. Technical and operational aspects are explained clearly without losing the depth required to make this a serious study.” —The Economist “The academic depth of Williamson Murray and the professional experience of Major General Robert Scales ensure that their lively account of the war against Iraq is a superior, authoritative product.” —Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs« less