Vol. 13, No. 10

November 19, 2007

Cover Story
How They Did It
explains the execution of the surge
By Kimberly Kagan
Also in This Issue
  • The Age of Gershwin — Edward Short

This issue featured Kimberly Kagan's detailed analysis of how the military executed the surge strategy in Iraq, examining the tactical and operational decisions that shaped the 2007 campaign. The cover story provided an in-depth look at the surge's implementation during a critical period in the Iraq War. The issue also included Edward Short's essay on the enduring cultural significance of George Gershwin.