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Counterinsurgency Warfare

Theory and Practice
Book • 1964
In 'Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice', David Galula outlines a comprehensive approach to defeating insurgencies by focusing on political action and population support.

He provides a step-by-step strategy for counterinsurgency operations, highlighting the need for a strong political machine to garner public support.

The book is based on his experiences in various conflicts and remains influential in modern counterinsurgency doctrine.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Jocko Willink as a key text on counterinsurgency warfare, highlighting the asymmetry between insurgents and counterinsurgents.
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446: Using Asymmetric Warfare To Even The Odds In Competition
Mentioned by Amit Varma during the discussion on counterinsurgency strategies and the 20/80 rule.
Ep 175: The Indian Armed Forces
Mentioned by Amit Varma as the 'bible' of counter-insurgency warfare literature.
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