Category Archives: Books

“Fiasco,” – A Book Review. W. Patrick Lang

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

Download fiascoa_book_review.doc Download fiascoa_book_review.pdf This review will appear in the next quartely number of "Middle East Policy."  I will post the URL for it when it appears. Pat Lang

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Book Review of “Cobra 2” and the IDA Report. Lang

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

Download lang_bkrv.pdf The two books reviewed here bring to mind the remark of Crown Prince Rupprecht (Wittelsbach) of Bavaria who said of the British Expeditionary Force of 1914-15 that they were "an army of lions led by asses." This will … Continue reading →

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“Arab Cultural Awareness” by TRADOC

Posted on March 14, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

This little book has recently been published by the US Army. This is a "pocket" guide for junior soldiers.  It is intended that small groups of soldiers should use this as a reference and in conducting small unit (squad/platoon) training. … Continue reading →

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“The Apprentice” A Book Review

Posted on February 3, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

Download the_apprentice.doc Download the_apprentice.pdf And here for your literary improvement and daily dose of Kultur we present  Alan Farrell’s review of Lewis Libby novel of esoteric crapola. Pat Lang

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“Mess-o-potamia” Homage to Jon Stewart

Posted on September 15, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

People keep asking me how to "fix" the Iraq mess.  Hey!  I didn’t make it a mess.  Those that did should fix it. Brings to mind the old saw about driving your car off a cliff.  "Once you’ve done it … Continue reading →

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Six of my Favorite Books

Posted on September 3, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

"Seven Pillars of Wisdom,"  T.E. Lawrence (preferably the 1922 version) "A Soldier With the Arabs,"  Lieutenant General John Bagot Glubb  (He was the commander of the Jordanian Army for many years) "The Last Valley.  Dien Bien Phu and the Defeat … Continue reading →

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