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The Army University Press publishes original interpretive research on historical topics pertinent to the current doctrinal and operational concerns of the US Army.

iBooks and EPUBs

The Liberation of Fallujah November 2004

CSI Press iBook

By Donald P. Wright, Ph. D.

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Published: November 3, 2016

Print Length: 26 pages

The Army Press commemorates the second Battle of Fallujah, fought during this week in November 2004. Then, a combined Marine Corps, Army, and Iraqi Army offensive succeeded in eliminating enemy insurgents in Fallujah in a destructive but ultimately successful urban battle. This iBook focuses on the ways in which Army and Marine forces operated together in the second Battle of Fallujah to achieve a mutually agreed upon military goal. The interactive elements make the account of this critical battle even more compelling and insightful.

Mission Command In The 21st Century: Empowering to Win in a Complex World

CSI Press iBook

Foreword by Lieutenant General Robert B. Brown

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Published: April 19, 2016

Print Length: 152 pages

The Combined Arms Center and Army Press are proud to announce the publication of Mission Command in the 21st Century. This collection of articles offers expanded examples on the practice of Mission Command in widely varied settings, all intended to sharpen the understanding of the Army’s central leadership philosophy. This anthology is designed to hone the understanding of the Army’s central leadership philosophy. The articles featured in this collection address specific aspects of mission command such as initiative and commander's intent. Also included are chapters that examine the use of mission command in specific settings such as cyber operations and in historical cases such as Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

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Vanguard of Valor: Small Units Actions in Afghanistan

CSI Press iBook

By Anthony E. Carlson, Michael J. Doidge, Scott J. Gaitley, Kevin M. Hymel, Matt M. Matthews, Lieutenant Colonel John C. Mountcastle, Ryan D. Wadle, John J. McGrath & Donald P. Wright

This book is available for download with iBooks on your Mac or iOS device. Multi-touch books can be read with iBooks on your Mac or iOS device. Books with interactive features may work best on an iOS device. iBooks on your Mac requires OS X 10.9 or later.

Published: March 5, 2013

Print Length: 248 pages

Vanguard of Valor: Enhanced Edition seamlessly combines eight compelling platoon level narratives with audio, video, simulations, photographs and much more to create an informative and immersive military history that shows the face of battle in Afghanistan. The Combat Studies Institute invites readers to explore these meticulously researched and richly detailed narratives written by professional military historians and now enhanced with multimedia content to witness the day-to-day challenges faced by US Soldiers.

EPUB FAQ

What is an EPUB?

EPUB is an acronym for Electronic Publication. You probably hear the term EPUB and EBOOK frequently used interchangeably. Electronic publications come in a variety of formats.

You probably have already read books in electronic formats like Adobe PDF, HTML and even Microsoft Word documents.

EPUB is an e-book file format with the extension .epub that can be downloaded and read on devices like smartphones, tablets, computers, or e-readers.

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EPUBs

Desert Jayhawk

CSI Press ePUB

By General (Ret) Frederick M. Franks, US Army

This book is an EPUB file and requires special software or apps to be able to open and read it. Be sure you have eReader software installed on your device so that the file opens correctly. See FAQ for more details.

Published: 2018

Print Length: 49 pages

General Frederick Franks commanded the victorious VII Corps in OPERATION DESERT STORM and was subsequently commander of the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). He combines those elements of personal history to bring the experience of corps command in combat to readers through the soul of a mentor and the heart of a warrior. A remarkable first person account.

eBooks

Deception in the Desert

Deceiving Iraq in Operation DESERT STORM

CSI Press eBook

By Donald P. Wright, Ph. D.

This is an electronic book made available digitally in an HTML format.

Published: 2019

Dr. Don Wright’s analysis of coalition deception operations in Operation Desert Storm reveals time-honored techniques that led directly to overwhelming victory at minimal cost. Though Wright argues that it was impossible to conceal GEN Norman Schwarzkopf’s decisive “Left Hook” until the moment of implementation, the successful deception campaign pinned Iraqi forces in Kuwait long enough for Allied aircraft to gain air supremacy over the battlefield, preventing any reactive deployment. Thus, Deception in the Desert offers a model case study for a successful deception campaign that greatly facilitated the success of large-scale combat operations.