This paper will be no less than a two-page analysis on the Battleground Iraq book. What are some lessons learned from this memoir that can apply to junior Army officers in today’s Army? You can talk about leadership traits. The book details the stresses of combat, daily life, and corresponding emotions of a year in Iraq at the beginning of the war. Consider showing similarities between lessons learned in previous wars (highlighted in the textbook: ) to what CPT Brown witnessed in Iraq. You will be graded on the quality of how well you can articulate lessons learned and your overall takeaway analysis from the memoir. Proper grammar and cohesion will count toward the grade.
Submit via Canvas (Butler students e-mail it). PDF format, size 12 font, double space, 1 inch margins. At least two full pages of writing, no more than three pages. You are encouraged to submit the paper earlier any time.
References:
Richard W. Stewart, American Military History Volume II – The United States Army in
a Global Era, Washington DC: Center for Military History, 2010
Todd S. Brown, Battleground Iraq – Journal of a Company Commander, Washington
DC: Center for Military History, 2007
