- Additional Authors
- Brocades Zaalberg, Thijs.
- Description
- 1 online resource (312 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
- Summary
- This book analyses the way Dutch forces conducted military stabilization operations in the aftermath of the 2003 U.S.-led invasion in Iraq. It looks at why, in contrast to most allied troops elsewhere in Iraq, Dutch forces in Al Muthanna province met with little resistance and left Iraq self-confident of their ability to deal with this type of military operation. On the basis of extensive archival research and interviews, the authors examine the way the Dutch government consciously framed this mission as different from the American and British occupation and often in contrast to the actual situation on the ground. Furthermore, they unravel the widespread idea of a unique and more effective 'Dutch approach', by dealing with the Dutch case in detail and by subsequently examining it in the context of the Coalition Forces' experiences. In the end, they argue that despite effective tactical reflexes by Battlegroup commanders, stability in Al Muthanna was first and foremost conditions-driven rather than the result of a unique approach by Dutch military forces.0.
- Uniform Title
- Gentle occupation (Online)
- Alternative Title
- Gentle occupation (Online)
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-268) and index.
- Access (note)
- Access restricted to authorized users.
- LCCN
- 2015412244
- OCLC
- ssj0001468655
- Author
Cate, Arthur ten.
- Title
A gentle occupation [electronic resource] : Dutch military operations in Iraq, 2003-2005 / Arthur ten Cate, Thijs Brocades Zaalberg.
- Imprint
[Leiden] : Leiden University Press, [2014].
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-268) and index.
- Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
- Connect to:
- Chronological Term
2003-2011
- Added Author
Brocades Zaalberg, Thijs.