Compulsion in Religion: Saddam Hussein, Islam, and the Roots of Insurgencies
In his new book from Oxford University Press, Samuel Helfont investigates the roots of the religious insurgencies which erupted in...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Compulsion in Religion: Saddam Hussein, Islam, and the Roots of Insurgencies
A nation must think before it acts.
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Military Assistance
Another type of form of military engagement conducted by the U.S. military with allies and friends abroad is the...
Counterterrorism
Managing the global post-911 battlefield has been a particular challenge for the American military. This presentation will examine the...
Counterinsurgency in Iraq and Afghanistan
Victory on the battlefield in Afghanistan and Iraq did not automatically bring peace. This presentation will examine how the...
Peacekeeping/Humanitarian Assistance: Somalia, Haiti, and the Balkans
Military units such as the First Division have also played vital roles in delivering humanitarian assistance and supporting peacekeeping...
The March Up: March/April 2003
While the First Division did not take part in the initial invasion of Iraq the warfighting conducted by US,...
The First Division in Desert Storm, 1991
When deterrence fails, the First Division has been among the most important military units to respond to crises. In...
Deterrence and Forward Presence in Europe: From Cold War to Present
The emergence of the Cold War following WWII did not allow for all U.S. troops to return home. The...
The History of the First Division and an Overview of the Museum
In providing an overview of the museum. COL Herbert will sketch the history of the First Division and its...