Al Qaeda Defeated—On to Its Demise
By Rear Admiral Stuart Platt, USN (Ret.), and James Na
The attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon were as unexpected and daring as they were murderous. There is no denying the resourcefulness of this adversary. But while initially successful, al Qaeda's strategy nevertheless contained the seed of its defeat. There are parallels between the failed strategy pursued by Hannibal against Rome during the Second Punic War and that implemented by Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda.
This content is only accessible by current members. Please login to view the full content.
Not a Member yet? Learn more about the exclusive benefits you'll receive!
Join Today
None found for this author.
None found for this author.
