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Author Meštrović, Stjepan Gabriel.

Title The "good soldier" on trial : a sociological study of misconduct by the U.S. military pertaining to Operation Iron Triangle, Iraq / Stjepan G. Mestrovic.

Publication Info. New York : Algora Pub., [2009]
©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 282 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Note Sequel to: Rules of engagement? : a social anatomy of an American war crime in Iraq : Operation Iron Triangle. c2008.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The hidden patterns of violence in war crimes -- Covering up Major Sullivan's cover-up report -- The Article 32 hearing, or perjuryfest, begins -- Misconduct by investigators, PTSD, and sleep deprivation exposed and ignored -- Lost in translation : testimony by the Iraqi soldiers, and closing arguments -- Inquiry is reopened : kicking the soldiers while they're down -- Additional hearings and empty rituals -- The plea-bargain hearing as a degradation ceremony -- Visits to Ft. Leavenworth and Alexandria -- Conclusions: The lonely crowd disconnected from the lonely Army.
Summary An expert witness in legal cases involving rules of engagement and the US?military murder of prisoners, Prof. Mestrovic exposes profound contradictions and systemic flaws that confuse criminal brutality and heroism, making victims of soldiers like Sergeant Michael Leahy who won a purple heart but also was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2009.
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Subject United States. Army. Airborne Division, 101st.
United States. Army. Airborne Division, 101st.
United States. Army. Airborne Division, 101st.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Atrocities.
Iraq War (2003-2011)
Atrocities.
War crimes -- Iraq -- Tikrīt Region.
War crimes.
Iraq.
Trials (Military offenses) -- United States.
Trials (Military offenses)
United States.
Soldiers -- United States -- Biography.
Soldiers.
Genre/Form Biographies.
Subject Soldiers -- Iraq -- Social conditions.
Social conditions.
Soldiers -- Iraq -- Psychology.
Psychology.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Social aspects.
Social aspects.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Psychological aspects.
Psychological aspects.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Biographies.
Added Author Meštrović, Stjepan Gabriel. Rules of engagement?
Other Form: Print version: Meštrović, Stjepan Gabriel. "Good soldier" on trial. New York : Algora Pub., ©2009 9780875867410 0875867413 (DLC) 2009028812 (OCoLC)427704472
ISBN 9780875867434 (electronic book)
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9780875867410 (trade paper ; alkaline paper)
9780875867427 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)