France's War in Mali Lessons for an Expeditionary Army

This report discusses the 2013 French Army operations in Mali (Operation Serval) to provide a model for an expeditionary force that has attributes and competencies the United States Army seeks. The French demonstrated that they are adept at fielding small yet capable forces tailored for specific obj...

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Main Author: Shurkin, Michael (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2014
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