The Political Context Behind Successful Revolutionary Movements, Three Case Studies: Vietnam (1955-63), Algeria (1945-62), and Nicaragua (1967-79)
Carlisle, PA: Strategic Studies Institute U. S. Army War College, 2008. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. xii, 73, [3] p. Endnotes. From an on-line posting: "The author examines the extent to which some states create the conditions for revolutionary movements to flourish. He explores how the governments in Vietnam (1955-63), Algeria (1945-62), and Nicaragua (1967-79) unintentionally empowered revolutionary movements, resulting in these governments demise. Lieutenant Colonel Raymond A. Millen is currently assigned as the Director of European Security Studies at the Strategic Studies Institute. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1982 and has held a variety of command and staff assignments. He has also served as Chief of Intelligence Section and Balkans Team Chief, Survey Section, SHAPE, Belgium. He served in Kabul, focusing on the Afghan National Army and the General staff. Lieutenant Colonel Millen holds an M.A. degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University. The above information may not be current. It was current when the work was published by SSI." Condition: Very good. No dust jacket. Cover has slight wear and soiling.
Keywords: Vietnam, Nicaragua, Revolutionary Movements, Jeff Goodwin, Revolutionary Warfare, Terrorism, Insurgency, People's War, Extremist Organizations, Guerrilla Warfare
ISBN: 9781584873464
[Book #71013]
Price: $100.00