Analyzes the many critical obstacles to ending a war - an aspect of military strategy that is frequently and tragically overlooked. This book explores the difficult and often painful process through which wars in the modern age have been brought to a close and what this process means for the future. -- From the back cover.

USMC Commandant's Professional Reading List 2021 -- CWO5, COL, GEN. USMC Commandant's Professional Reading List 2021 -- CWO5, COL, GEN.

Purpose of fighting -- Fog of military estimates -- Peace through escalation? -- Struggle within : patriots against "traitors" -- Struggle within : search for an exit -- Ending wars before they start.