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Ignoring lessons learned in the Mediterranean and Pacific theatres, British and American military leaders employed a hybrid doctrine of amphibious warfare at Normandy, one that failed to maximize the advantages of either British or US doctrine. 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Lewis deftly traces the evolution of US military strategy, offering an original and provocative look at the motives people and governments used to wage war, the debates among military personnel, the flawed political policies that guided military strategy, and the civilian perceptions that characterized each conflict.    Now in its second edition, The American Culture of War has been completely revised and updated. New features include:         Completely revised and updated chapters structured to facilitate students’ ability to compare conflicts        New chapters on Operation Iraqi Freedom and the current conflict in Afghanistan        New conclusion discussing the American culture of war and the future of warfare        Over fifty maps, photographs, and images to help students visualize material        Expanded companion website with additional pedagogical material for both students and researchers.      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