Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: A great historical snapshot, and a great read for any student of counterinsurgency.

Galula is able to present his experiences in a manner which is both analytical and intellectual, while being enjoyable to read. The book sheds light on the specifics of the French pacification effort during their conflict in Algeria. Anyone studying counterinsurgency in general should read this book, as his approach cuts to the core of idea.