| ID | 085482 |
| Title Proper | War of attrition |
| Other Title Information | Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Nieto, W. Alejandro Sanchez |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | After decades of fighting, the secessionist war between the government of Sri Lanka and the secessionist movement known as the Tamil Tigers of Eelam continues. Military operations have failed to achieve a decisive victory over the other side. This article aims to prove that the Sri Lankan civil war should be regarded as a war of attrition, as military actions have failed, and possibly will continue to fail, to produce a victor. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 19, No. 4; Dec 2008: p573 - 587 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 19, No. 4; Dec 2008: p573 - 587 |
| Key Words | Sri Lanka - LTTE ; Tamil Tigers ; India ; Secessionist ; LTTE |