The Changing Art of War

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The way wars are conducted changes constantly. The war in Iraq marks the culmination of modern military techniques. The paper shows that the heavy reliance on the media, psychological warfare, special operations units and urban combat set Operation Iraqi Freedom apart from past conflicts. The evolution of post-WWII combat is described and analyzed as it contributes to the situation in Iraq.

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"Most have at least a passing familiarity with the saying that ?all's fair in love and war.? While, regrettably love lies outside the scope of this paper, the recent conflict in Iraq keenly illustrates the applicability of the second half of the maxim. Using the ruler of historical precedent, the battle for Iraq could have, or even should have, gone terribly for the incursionary American forces. However, in the modern world, where technology and innovation reshape life on a near daily basis, the thought that the art of war would too change should surprise no one. The war in Iraq if ultimately successful, both in its immediate military manifestation and its subsequent rebuilding mission, could redefine the face of modern warfare for years to come."

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