Strategic Reflections: Operation Iraqi Freedom, July 2004–February 2007

I think this is the first major first person account of this period of the war by a senior leader.  Probably want to read this in comparison to Ricks' book on the Generals.  The 229 page book in PDF form is at the link below.  

V/R
Dave

Strategic Reflections:
Operation Iraqi Freedom, July 2004–February 2007

By George W. Casey, Jr.
General, U.S. Army
Retired

http://www.ndu.edu/press/strategic-reflections.html

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Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom were the first major wars of the 21^st century. They will not be the last. They have significantly impacted how the U.S. Government and military think about prosecuting wars. They will have a generational impact on the U.S. military, as its future leaders, particularly those in the ground forces, will for decades be men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is imperative that leaders at all levels, both military and civilian, share their experiences to ensure that we, as a military and as a country, gain appropriate insights for the future.

When General George W. Casey, Jr., was the Army chief of staff, he encouraged leaders at the war colleges, staff colleges, and advanced courses to write about what they did in Iraq and Afghanistan so that others could be better prepared when they faced similar challenges. This book is General Casey’s effort to follow his own advice, offering narratives and insights about his tenure as commander of Multi-National Force–Iraq so that future leaders can be better prepared for the next conflict.

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Contents

• Acknowlegments
• Introduction

Chapters

• 1    Preparing for the Mission (May-June 2004)
• 2    Establishing the Mission and Preparing for the First Elections (July 2004-January 2005)
• 3    Completing the Un Timeline and Setting Conditions for a New Iraq (January-December 2005)
• 4    Government Transition and the Rise of Sectarian Violence (January-June 2006)
• 5    The Toughest Days (July 2006-February 2007)
• 6    Insights for Leaders

Appendices

• 1    Abbreviations
• 2    The Coalition, July 2004
• 3    Leadership in Iraq, 2004-2007
• 4    Iraqi Security Forces Progression, 2004-2007
• 5    Operation Iraqi Freedom Chronology, 2004-2007

• About the Author