{"product_id":"mosul-2016-2017-charles-c-philips-9798273606005","title":"Mosul 2016-2017: Crushing the Isis Caliphate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOSUL 2016-2017\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCRUSHING THE ISIS CALIPHATE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the streets of northern Iraq during one of the most intense urban battles of the 21st century. \u003ci\u003eMosul 2016-2017: Crushing the ISIS Caliphate\u003c\/i\u003e tells the gripping story of the Iraqi military, Kurdish forces, and international coalition as they fought to liberate Mosul-the last major stronghold of ISIS in Iraq. This battle was a defining moment in the campaign against the so-called caliphate, marked by fierce house-to-house fighting, strategic planning, and immense human cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed and factual storytelling, readers are guided through the months-long offensive, from the initial advances and encirclement of the city to the intense urban combat in Mosul's neighborhoods. The book examines the use of modern warfare techniques, airstrikes, and ground assaults, highlighting both the successes and challenges faced by the forces involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond military operations, \u003ci\u003eMosul 2016-2017\u003c\/i\u003e explores the experiences of civilians trapped in the conflict, the humanitarian crisis that unfolded, and the resilience of a city under siege. It also considers the broader impact of the battle on the fight against ISIS and the stabilization of Iraq, showing how the liberation of Mosul became a symbol of determination and international cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary warfare, counterterrorism, and the human stories behind military campaigns, \u003ci\u003eMosul 2016-2017: Crushing the ISIS Caliphate\u003c\/i\u003e offers a gripping, comprehensive, and accessible account of a pivotal battle in the modern Middle East. It is the story of strategy, courage, and the relentless pursuit of freedom in the face of extremist tyranny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles C. Philips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798273606005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Charles C. Philips","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997239259391,"sku":"9798273606005","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mosul-2016-2017-charles-c-philips-9798273606005","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}