Troop surge

Definition

The increase in US troop numbers in Iraq announced by President George W. Bush in January 2007 to improve security.

Used by AQA

Paper 1

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Balance the troop surge against other explanations for falling violence, including the Sunni Awakening and reduced fighting by Shia militias.

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GCSE History · key term

The increase in US troop numbers in Iraq announced by President George W. Bush in January 2007 to improve security.

Used by AQA

Paper 1

1
Balance the troop surge against other explanations for falling violence, including the Sunni Awakening and reduced fighting by Shia militias.

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